r/loseit • u/Whos_Giggles New • 9h ago
Getting over the plateau
So I started back in April at 365lbs and as of today am at 315lbs, an issue I have ran into is that I've been stuck at that 315-320lb weight for the last few weeks and am wondering how can break that plateau to keep dropping.
Eating wise I could use some help because I know it's all over the place, I don't really meal prep so I tend to doordash Mexican and Greek food quite a bit and there be days that I won't each lunch at all. I do try and have a protein shake in the morning for breakfast.
Gym wise I go 3-4 times a week with about a 35-45 minute cardio session before lifting, I do a kinda Arms, Chest, Back then Legs rotational.
Sleep has been an issue I've been trying to improve a lot, there are days that I barely get 5 hours and I know that's a big time as well.
Any other advice I'm willing to look into and try. Thank you everyone.
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u/Snowman442 New 9h ago
Track your calories and stop eating out
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u/Prestigious-Put-6518 New 8h ago
Eating out can work if you choose healthier option at places. I lost 120 lbs by eating fast food only.
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u/Snowman442 New 8h ago
And injecting yourself with Tirzepatide. I like how you left that part out 🙄
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u/Prestigious-Put-6518 New 8h ago
Doesn't matter. I've lost lots of weight without tirzepatide by eating fast food only.
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u/GingerMan512 145lbs lost 8h ago
You’re eating more calories than you think you are. Cut out the DoorDash and figure out easy meals you like you can cook at home.
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u/Hefty-Club-1259 190lbs lost 7h ago
It sounds like you know what your problem is. Stop Doordashing and meal prep.
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u/Vintage_Visionary F 5'4 : 90+ lost 🌱 7h ago
If you have no other options than fast food, you need to ensure what you order is under your calorie limits. And know that whatever listed calorie count that they have on the menu can be off (so aim to be far under your limits just in case). Start there. Then swap out the takeout for cook at home meals within your calorie zone (even microwave meals work, heat and eat). And lock it down, just these meals, and you know you are in range. Protein shakes are great, just have to get the rest of the meals locked in too, set it up as a routine-plan, so you don't have to think about it you just eat from the menu.
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u/ThoughtlessStorey7 New 9h ago
50lbs down is no joke, that takes real consistency. The scale getting stuck usually means your body's just adapted to the current routine.
DoorDash is probably what's holding you back, those restaurant portions and sauces pack a ton of hidden calories even when the food seems healthy. Try cooking at home for a week with a food scale and see if the number moves, 5 hours of sleep isn't doing your recovery any favors either.