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surfing the WW website (click here) i found these good tips -- as I for one and ready to BUST through my plateau!
Five Ways to Tip the Scale (Lower!)
The good news: Whether the cause is behavioral, physiological or both, there are steps you can take to move past a plateau.
First, strengthen your resolve to keep losing.
Increase your physical activity. This may be the best way to get the weight off, according to experts. Look for simple ways to get more activity in: Take the family (or the dog) for an afternoon walk. Park the car farther away, or get off the bus a stop or two away from your destination.
Eat right and write. Research has shown that people routinely underestimate the number of calories they consume daily. Keep track of what you eat. You'll enjoy the satisfaction you get from seeing that you've stayed within your POINTS® (or individual eating plan) range for the day.
Drink lots of water. This will help flush out your system if your body is retaining water. Keep a pitcher of water in an obvious spot and refill it regularly. If you're on the go, be sure to tote a small bottle with you.
Spice things up. Forgo your usual turkey on rye for a more exotic water-packed tuna with dill and lemon juice on toasted pita bread. This might just stimulate your taste buds enough to keep you satisfied.
Get busy. Join an after-work volleyball league, attend art openings or lectures or just chase your kids around outside. The less you're in the kitchen, the less tempted you'll be to eat and the more successful you'll be in meeting your weight-loss goal.
The good news: Whether the cause is behavioral, physiological or both, there are steps you can take to move past a plateau.
First, strengthen your resolve to keep losing.
Increase your physical activity. This may be the best way to get the weight off, according to experts. Look for simple ways to get more activity in: Take the family (or the dog) for an afternoon walk. Park the car farther away, or get off the bus a stop or two away from your destination.
Eat right and write. Research has shown that people routinely underestimate the number of calories they consume daily. Keep track of what you eat. You'll enjoy the satisfaction you get from seeing that you've stayed within your POINTS® (or individual eating plan) range for the day.
Drink lots of water. This will help flush out your system if your body is retaining water. Keep a pitcher of water in an obvious spot and refill it regularly. If you're on the go, be sure to tote a small bottle with you.
Spice things up. Forgo your usual turkey on rye for a more exotic water-packed tuna with dill and lemon juice on toasted pita bread. This might just stimulate your taste buds enough to keep you satisfied.
Get busy. Join an after-work volleyball league, attend art openings or lectures or just chase your kids around outside. The less you're in the kitchen, the less tempted you'll be to eat and the more successful you'll be in meeting your weight-loss goal.
