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seela · 06-22-2009, 10:05 AM

Hi, all! I have been in a deficit since the beginning of March and have been losing between 4-6 pounds a month. Here are the stats:

F 37yo
5'4"
weight on 3/7/09: 157
wt. on 6/22/09: 139
bf%: 25% calipers, 29% tanita scale (I think both are about as reliable as the magic 8 ball, but in any event, I still have some fat to lose)
Daily calorie intake: 1400-1500 calories going for a 40/30/30 macro distribution
Workouts: NROLWStage 1 3days/wk. Cardio, usu.steady state 30-40 min. 4 days/wk

I weigh daily and since 6/5 I have weighed in every day btw. 139-140 - so the weight has been the same for a little over two weeks. I have tightened up on my diet compliance over the last week, but so far, no movement. Also, I started NROLW on 6/12 and have been super sore ever since. I would appreciate some advice about what to do next. here are the options I've been considering:

Option 1: Wait for the whoosh
Factors in favor:
1. Although my weight hasn't moved in 2 weeks, I have lost 2-3 pounds as of June 1, which doesn't really put me too far off track of my 4-6 pounds/ month average since beginning deficit.

2. two weeks isn't all that long to be at roughly the same scale weight

3. Soreness and hormonal issues could be causing water retention that I just need to wait out.

Option 2: Lower calories
Factors in favor: May be I've lost my deficit and I need to do it to get back in a deficit. I don't have a GWF, so I don't really know where my burn is, but I am a SAHM of two small children, so I am on my feet a lot. Particularly now that I understand NEAT a little better, I try not to sit down much during the day, other than driving. I even have my computer on a kitchen counter, so I stand to check e-mail, etc. But I understand that decreased bodyweight and other factors may have brought me to the point where I'm just going to need to cut calories more.

Option 3: Diet break
Factors in favor:

1. I've been in a deficit for 15 weeks, which is consistent with recommendations for a diet break that I've read, including Venuto's Body Fat Solution.

2. If I need the break to give me a jump start, waiting for a whoosh could just be a waste of time.

I do not own FLTS b/c until now I have not had any fat loss trouble to shoot. I'm open to making the purchase if people think it would really help me, but right now, I just don't have the extra cash to spend on something I don't truly need.

If you made it through all that, thanks a lot and I would appreciate any advice, including any options other than the three above. Thanks everyone!

06-22-2009, 10:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
seela Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 28	Stalled - wait for a whoosh or change things up? Hi, all! I have been in a deficit since the beginning of March and have been losing between 4-6 pounds a month. Here are the stats: F 37yo 5'4" weight on 3/7/09: 157 wt. on 6/22/09: 139 bf%: 25% calipers, 29% tanita scale (I think both are about as reliable as the magic 8 ball, but in any event, I still have some fat to lose) Daily calorie intake: 1400-1500 calories going for a 40/30/30 macro distribution Workouts: NROLWStage 1 3days/wk. Cardio, usu.steady state 30-40 min. 4 days/wk I weigh daily and since 6/5 I have weighed in every day btw. 139-140 - so the weight has been the same for a little over two weeks. I have tightened up on my diet compliance over the last week, but so far, no movement. Also, I started NROLW on 6/12 and have been super sore ever since. I would appreciate some advice about what to do next. here are the options I've been considering: Option 1: Wait for the whoosh Factors in favor: 1. Although my weight hasn't moved in 2 weeks, I have lost 2-3 pounds as of June 1, which doesn't really put me too far off track of my 4-6 pounds/ month average since beginning deficit. 2. two weeks isn't all that long to be at roughly the same scale weight 3. Soreness and hormonal issues could be causing water retention that I just need to wait out. Option 2: Lower calories Factors in favor: May be I've lost my deficit and I need to do it to get back in a deficit. I don't have a GWF, so I don't really know where my burn is, but I am a SAHM of two small children, so I am on my feet a lot. Particularly now that I understand NEAT a little better, I try not to sit down much during the day, other than driving. I even have my computer on a kitchen counter, so I stand to check e-mail, etc. But I understand that decreased bodyweight and other factors may have brought me to the point where I'm just going to need to cut calories more. Option 3: Diet break Factors in favor: 1. I've been in a deficit for 15 weeks, which is consistent with recommendations for a diet break that I've read, including Venuto's Body Fat Solution. 2. If I need the break to give me a jump start, waiting for a whoosh could just be a waste of time. I do not own FLTS b/c until now I have not had any fat loss trouble to shoot. I'm open to making the purchase if people think it would really help me, but right now, I just don't have the extra cash to spend on something I don't truly need. If you made it through all that, thanks a lot and I would appreciate any advice, including any options other than the three above. Thanks everyone!