Question

Help please!  I’ve lost 30 pounds since February and still need have 15-20 more lbs to go, but have plateaued for almost 3 weeks now.Help please! I’ve lost 30 pounds since February and still need have 15-20 more lbs to go, but have plateaued for almost 3 weeks now.  I eat pretty much the same thing everyday. shake in my coffee for breakfast, chips and salad for lunch, chocolate soy puffs for snack and chicken or fish for dinner with squash, zucchini or asparagus. It’s so frustrating! Any suggestions? Thanks!  

Answer 1

It may sound crazy, but try a 4th packet for a few days then drop back to 3 to shake things up. Sometimes our bodies stop responding to the deprivation and taking in a little extra can help

Answer 2

Switch up your food choices. maybe try replacing the chips or soy puffs with either the vanilla pudding packet or soup. plus make sure you’re getting all your water in. Water enhancers are great !  

Answer 3

Are you drinking all of your water? Try upping your intake. Switch out your veggies and meat. I incorporate shrimp a few times a week as well.  

Answer 4

Do you do any exercise ? Like walking? I know supposed to watch heart rate , but maybe that would help

Answer 5

I have heard changing up your food during a plateau is helpful. I have also heard some coaches recommend a big cheat day when you hit a long term plateau.  

Answer 6

Try eating Protien for lunch instead of supper

Answer 7

Are you taking all of the IP supplements?  

Answer 8

Did you try adding 1/8 tsp of the ideal salt to water and drink it once a day? That sometimes helps.  

Answer 9

Make sure you are drinking all the water (plus) you need, perhaps start weighing your veggies if you are not already, make sure you are getting in the oil and IP salt/supplements and add a salad to dinner. I try to have fish 2x a week and a large omelette 1x a week for dinner and this may help.  

Answer 10

Stress. More specifically stress and the hormones that are trying to help keep you upright I would suggest an increase in water, make sure you are getting all the salt and oil in too. Incorporate a calming ritual that makes you feel more like yourself, an epsom bath with lavender, a walk in nature, gardening, painting, etc. This can’t be a fight with your body, its more of a partnership dynamic. IMHO. Enjoy the journey

Answer 11

I heard to add an extra protein, hard boiled egg or something like this. worked for me. add more water if you can and a bit more activity!  

Answer 12

You also might consider changing some of the foods that you eat. have a spinach salad (or change the lettuces in your salad) swap out your veggies like broccoli for zucchini or cauliflower, have green beans or tomatoes etc. it seemed to work for me when I hit a plateau.  

Answer 13

Chose liquids for your 3 IP choices. Cut out meat for 3-5 days & have fish. Watch your portion size - we all get complacent with this as we progress.  

Answer 14

You can try a reboot for 3 days. Instead of your protein - eat 2 packets. Total of 5 per day.  

Answer 15

Go drinks for your 3 packets if possible and change up your norm- body adjusts when you keep all the same

Answer 16

Throw some red meat in there! Made a difference for me‍♀️

Answer 17

I’ve also tried switching up my lunch and dinner  

Answer 18

Squash? I didn’t think that was a veg option for protocol? I found when I hit plateau that i had to put aside my usual picks and do something completely different.  

Comments

@herries squash is absolutely a veggie option . fyi

Answer 19

Chips and puffs might be too much for a body that is 30 lbs less. Make a change, try a powered drink for one of those and a soup for the other

Answer 20

Try a restricted a couple times a week

Answer 21

Switch up your daily habits. Your body knows what's coming and so is comfortable. You need to consistently change what you have every day to keep your body guessing and working.  

Answer 22

Change everything up - change vegetables to cruciferous vegetables, add in some red meat, add in a soup or savory packet or packets vs 3 sweet ones.  

Comments

@rosinweed83 totally agree. This works for me! Change it up. If you always have a restricted, then skip some days. If you never have a restricted- add one in! Different proteins, different veggies. Your body has adjusted. Wish you the best!  

Answer 23

Hi, I am in nearly the same situation but keep plugging and it is moving a little again. These are all great suggestions, but it sounds like the last 15-20 are going to come off slower.  

Answer 24

I have started the up again but I am still having cucumber and pickle I know that cucumber is not to eat a lot what is your thinking

Answer 25

Hi friend I don't personally know! I've been coaching IP for five years. I have some ideas for you. DM me if you want to talk.  

Comments

@goober I'm having the same issue. can I PM u? My coach recommended taking a break from the program or doing the alternative program for a little while. but I dont want to do that

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@goober no, try mixing things up! Aim for ten different veggies in a week, mix up your snacks, etc. Get all your vitamins, use the IP detox or floralax. lots of options!  

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@saltarello absolutely! We can keep you on the diet and figure out what's going on.