Plateau after 3 weeks

[rd9kara]

HI there, I wonder if someone has come across this before and could help me!
I have done the low carb thing as a diet to loose weight periodically in the past. It works very well for me and I can keep the weight off for months (if I want to). I do however seem to plateau at about 183-186 pounds (about 84KG) and not move from there! At present I have been Low Carbing for 3 and 1/2 weeks and have lost 4KG steadily over the first 3 weeks (cool) however for the last 5-6 days I havent lost anything (again at that 84KG mark)! - Can anyone suggest why or what I can do to start dropping again (I only want to loose another 3-4 KG)
I have just read someone else's similar problems - My food intake is similar now to when I was loosing weight - Maybe I should also move to OWL??

Thanks alot

Steven

[pinkquinn]

It is normal to stall on week 3 and 4 try moving on to owl

[Cacey]

I'm in the same boat. Just hanging in there though. Hoping it'll come right.

Been considering adding a few nuts. What would the best nuts be? How much?

[Jr8Fan]

Cacey, Macadamia nuts are great for this WOE. I try to keep to 1 oz. a day when I am indulging in them. They are very portable if you need a snack when you are on the go.

rd9cara....Wouldn't this be easier if it were a Way of Life? If you are just doing lo carb "periodically" to lose weight aren't you dooming yourself to always regaining? (Not criticizing, just asking.)

[klc145]

To add on to what Jr8Fan has said...it is common for you body to stall out at whatever weight you were recently at for a long time. You just need to give your body some time and also it is very common to stall at the 3-5 weeks range.

[rd9kara]

I think my normal weight has been about the 83-84 kg mark for a few years so I guess my body thinks thats where I need to be. I'm reasonably active so I dont put weight on quickly but use the low-carb thing once or twice a year to drop a few pounds. You are right the 'way of life thing' is something I should be looking at more closely but I love my potatoes, pasta and vegies so I guess 'controlled carb intake' is the phrase I need to employ !!

[Luzyanna]

That sounds about right. Mine did the same thing. I think after such rapid weight loss, our body has to readjust which can sometimes mean water gain and no weight loss for a few days. Hang in there and be strong.

[mlk18sHuny]

I added gym time and more fat to my diet and I started dropping again.