Weight Loss Blues---Don't Give Up Yet!

 Just when it seems everything is going well, it happens. That dreaded period of dieting sabotage know as hitting a plateau.
 It may seem that you have done all that you can do and giving up is the only plausible solution. Before you take that step, remember it happens to everybody that is actively trying to lose weight. At this time, it is best to reflect on your current diet and exercise plan. It is possible that you only need to tweak it up a little bit. Maybe try to add an extra day or two to your workout. Maybe you are getting a few more calories per day than you originally thought. Keep in mind that you need a 500 calorie deficit each day in order to lose one pound per week.
  A great solution is to try interval training in your cardio workout. With interval training, you start out with low intensity cardio for a few minutes then you switch to high intensity for a few minutes.You alternate between low and high intensity. This goes a long way at speeding up your metabolism. It will assist you in becoming a calorie burning machine!
  A trick that I stumbled upon is the zigzag diet. Different people do it different ways. I personally do 1500 to 1900 calories each day. One day I may do 1500 calories then do 1800 the next day, followed by 1600 and so on. Just don't ever go below 1200 calories per day.
  Also remember that sometimes you are losing inches even if the scale doesn't seem to move. Recording measurements daily will help you keep track of your true fat loss.
  Just remember it is a lot easier to put the weight on than it is to lose it. It does take time. But with patience and discipline, you will soon be back on track and looking like a million bucks.