Ruthie's Step 31

Ruthie’s Step 31 … You hit a wall!
The plateau!
You started off with a bang! The pounds seemed to be falling off! Success! You told yourself this is easy!
Then all at once your scale turns on you. Your weight does not change for a whole week. Then it's two weeks. The scale may even show a pound gain when you expected to see a loss. You haven't changed anything. You haven't done anything wrong. What is happening? The PLATEAU!!
I am in one right now. This is my second one in 15 months!
When your body does not do what you expect, it may not be your body's fault. Maybe you’re not real careful with your calories and it is being stored in body fat. Oh no!
It is critical that you know how much to eat, or else how can you plan your menus correctly? In weight watchers we have points but I feel looking at the calories is a must when you are in this situation. For instance, some I point fruit is higher in calories. So maybe if you are really careful about your point foods you can get off the plateau. Those who are doing the calorie diet, how do you know what is the right number of calories to consume? Read step 18. You may need to reduce your calories and increase your exercise to get it to moving again!
This is what I did to get moving last time and I will do it this time also.
Increase my water.
Add 10 minutes to workout routine.
Reduce my sodium intake.
Increased my protein.
Decrease my calories.
Limit the process foods.
Cut out a starch or 2.
Cut down on a dairy product.
I will replace the missing foods with veggies.
This worked last time and I feel it will work again. I think I will add another day of exercise. I really lapse in this area. Wish me luck! I will do it!
Keep on keeping on……making better choices for a healthier you!