Fat Free Friday: Say No to the Plateau

Around this time last year, I was in a constant 3-5 pound flux. Lose one pound, gain a pound, hold that for two more days, lose a pound, etc. It was maddening.

The last two months have been similar. I’ve only managed to lose 5.5 pounds. The dreaded plateau has finally arrived.

I have feared the day my body would plateau, because I’ve experienced the slow to no weight loss before. For years I would try and not get anywhere, and as a result, I would get worse.

But this time, it’s different.

For one, I’ve lost 40 pounds so far! That’s crazy to me! Having that success has helped motivate me through these slow months and caused me to stay consistent with what has been working for me rather than give me an excuse to slack off.

I’m also more equipped for this plateau. I’m learning more about nutrition rather than just cutting out food and calories. I’m working out and I have more muscle definition than I’ve ever had (I will gladly flex my biceps for you).

I have been dwelling in gratitude for what my body has done and the program that has helped me get here. Faster Way to Fat Loss has helped me stay determined to keep going no matter the excuse.

I’m celebrating my victory over every obstacle. I thought I would be too tired to start a weight loss program while simultaneously running a summer camp. I thought that I would gain weight over Halloween and Thanksgiving. I got sick and couldn’t work out for two weeks, but I got back to it. If all those excuses didn’t stop me, then this plateau will not get me down either.

My plan of attack is to finish 2023 with good times and happy memories while staying consistent.

In 2024, I can turn up the heat by intensifying my workouts, fluctuating my carb intake, and just drinking more water (that’s so hard for me!).

For now, I will stare in the mirror at the person that I haven’t seen in five years, reveling because…

I’m half way there.