How to break through a weight loss plateau - Jillian Michaels

[@Teebabii922]

Your right Jillian I’ve been working out 5 days a week for the past 6 months and barely lost 11lbs, figured out it was because I was over eating during the day, it is critical to not over eat. Since I’ve stopped I’ve dropped 20lbs this month.

[@excitedmommy]

So true! Been doing this since June and down 23 lbs. Slow and steady wins the race!

[@sura2047]

Best advice!! Thank you for all you do

[@Tisholgosit]

Love you so much, Jillian! I can’t tell you how much we appreciate you and this channel 💕

[@JillianMichaels]

awe this made my morning. thank you! ❤️

[@HH-gv8mx]

@@JillianMichaels so we don’t need to be fasting for 24 to 36 hours? Or will that help move the needle?

[@JP-mo1dy]

Hi Jillian, do you have KZbin content on back exercises to make your lower back stronger? I get pain even when washing dishes at times.

[@southerncentralrain]

Yes please do a video for the 5# vanity weight

[@TheLavenderLover]

You did a wonderful job clarifying the weight gain in muscle vs inflammation! Great video!!

[@TeddyDWax]

Thanks for that, I’ve been in a plateau for a while now. Defo going to try some of your tips.

[@Turtleface869]

I’m a man. I wasn’t born low T but I noticed the only way I can lose fat is to stop working out and cut calories. If I go to diet calories and stop exercising for two weeks I’ll lose 10 to 12 pounds. The point is this advice works for me. I can cut cals and exercise and I lose nothing but my mind. I have to eat 250 grams of protein to build new muscle. This convinced me to take a break and just get the fat off. Thank you :)

[@groupfitnessmearnscastle]

Please keep shouting your message - As a health pro it’s music to my ears ❤

[@slove444]

Yes to the video on vanity weight 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@whitneymartinez3342]

I'm needing that video on how to get rid of that 5 extra lbs! Have never in my life had this much difficulty until I hit perimenopause. Any insight would be helpful.

[@raraavis7782]

Yeah, same. Just make it 10 pounds. But man, they're stubborn. And it's only going to get worse, over the next couple years. Fun times.

[@whitneymartinez3342]

@@raraavis7782 it's pretty depressing. I can say though that going plant based has helped me tremendously. It completely eliminated the hormone bloat I was constantly having. But I can't seem to get to that low end of my normal weight where I feel my best. 😭

[@raraavis7782]

@@whitneymartinez3342 I tried plant based for a while...but I had such horrible digestive distress from the fiber generally and beans especially, I gave up on it after a month or so. My poor intestines were so upset, I just got bloated from everything I ate after a while and in the end I had to do a 3 day water fast to calm things down again. I do best on a high protein, low(ish) carb diet and plant protein sources don't seem to be working well for me. And I can't do stuff like oatmeal at all. I gain weight like crazy even on relatively 'healthy carbs'. I'm so jealous of people, who can have that and not overeat on it!

[@whitneymartinez3342]

@@raraavis7782 that's awesome that you're in tune enough with your body to figure this out. It was the exact opposite for me, Animal protein bloats me like crazy, but beans don't. lol Go figure! Of course, do what works best for you. That's what is most important. 👍🏻

[@raraavis7782]

@@whitneymartinez3342 Thanks for being so understanding 😃 I really do get the point of going plant based for both health and environmental reasons (plus, it's easier on the budget, especially if you don't want to buy factory farmed meat), but man...it just didn't work for me at all. It rather sucks, having the way you eat dictated to you that way. But I try to make up for it in other aspects of my lifestyle at least.

[@lalehfitness]

I would love your thoughts on deli meat, chicken or turkey deli meat low sodium?

[@ProfessorNurseRae]

I love your videos Jillian! Thank you!!!!

[@Msa182]

Somebody that actually makes sense ❤ tq

[@JillianMichaels]

glad i could be of service. :)

[@chrissybackes1942]

Jullian, I love your videos, it’s helping me so much Please make a video about do we eat the calories we burn in a workout?

[@annpringle8219]

Great video !

[@MilSimFotog]

Thank you so much for this no-nonsense video about breaking a plateau. What you’ve said make a lot of sense. I like the format of you just having a conversation with us! I’ve been doing CrossFit since Oct 31, 2022 - at least twice a week, and some weeks 3. I’ve been really trying to watch what I eat, cut out diet drinks, and have introduced 16/8 intermittent fasting for the last three weeks! But I’m not loosing weight - ARGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!

[@jore_mibu]

I've lost 5 pounds counting calories & workout 30 mins ..this definitely works

[@k-p1425]

How many calories you eat a day?

[@jore_mibu]

@@k-p1425 1400 to 1700 right now .im 5 6 ....and exercise to burn those more calories and more

[@chrissybackes1942]

How many calories do you eat everyday?

[@luzannynunez4141]

Thank you for all the information so helpful. You are so pretty

[@JillianMichaels]

awe thank you. right back at you

[@beanfeathers8645]

Exactly what I needed to hear! I workout but need to drop 35lbs. Instead I steady Maintenance with clothes feeling alright but I’m not happy. Well..there ya go! What I suspected. I eat to dam much!

[@atubbiolo]

Thank you. I needed this!

[@FaithfullyStrongMom]

Please talk about REVERSE DIETING

[@Reshme77]

fair point

[@pboyd8354]

Needed to hear this thank you so very much Jillian!!

[@andreapenhaligon7680]

Great video thanks Jillian !

[@nickcrispe1321]

Love the T-shirt!

[@khurumkhan3417]

Keep up the good work

[@avatar_korrasami]

76.4 kg on 1800 calories, 13,000 steps a day, resistance training, 140 grams protein min, have stalled for almost 2 weeks, though am on my period so just waiting for that to finish before adjusting anything.

[@sid8132]

Another great video thanks! Can you please explain how to correctly calculate the number of daily calories needed? And can walking alone 5X/week be enough for fitness?

[@AP-pl5rv]

Hi Jillian. Hoping for advice. I do your workouts all the time and have lost a lot of weight using them. I also run a few times a week. I don't use a scale quite honestly. I go by what I look like, and what size clothing I'm in. I'm about a 4/6 so I don't need to lose a ton of weight, but I would like to get more toned. My main issue is my arms. I hate them. I have bat wings (have since I was a teen) and no matter how thin I get, my arms are not cut like yours. It's not a loose skin from a huge amount of weight loss issue, it's just that my arms have always been a little beefy and flabby, even when I'm on the thin side. I am short and about the same size as you at 5'2" What's the best way to get my arms a bit more toned and cut. Should I up the ante on weights while doing your circuit training workouts or should I do boxing? Like legit boxing with a heavy bag etc... Would love your advice if you answer questions on here. Thank you! xo

[@tuxedoneko9837]

Same here

[@reginarampersad]

This makes a lot of sense.

[@JillianMichaels]

thanks i try 😉

[@robinhensley3382]

Sooo true!!! Great video!

[@carriek7993]

I've always assumed that 1200 was too low and would eventually slow down one's metabolism. What happens when you want to move to maintenance after weight loss? Still eat 1200?

[@carriek7993]

@NOTREALLY HANKAARON easy on the name calling, it really isn't necessary, we're all here just having a conversation.

[@carriek7993]

@NOTREALLY HANKAARON I see. Well, I am not fat, no, but am always five to ten pounds over what I would love to be. Carbs are something I cannot seem to completely cut out. I can reduce them, certainly. But it is never enough. I think working out a few times a week would definitely get me to where I wish I could be. I thought you were calling me a nitwit, though it isn't much better to call her that either -- I didn't mean to shame you with my comment. Thanks for replying.

[@simonehaydon]

@NOTREALLY HANKAARON Totally agree! Low carb is the way to go. The reason people hit a plateau during fat loss is that the more you lose, the more your basal metabolic rate drops. The body fights back to regain the weight lost, leading to cravings and excessive hunger. It damages the metabolism, sometimes permanently. This was evidenced when almost everyone on the biggest loser show gained all their weight back when the show ended. Restricting calories so severely and working out several hours per day, plus being hungry constantly isn't sustainable.

[@simonehaydon]

Controlling insulin is key in both weight loss and maintenance. Lowering carbs lowers insulin. Lower insulin means reduced hunger and cravings = weight loss.

[@msjay5337]

I did too, other videos I watch make it seem like I should be eating over 2000 a day. I'd never lose weight eating that much

[@talhealing66]

Thanx very important information. How can i tell wich hormon is not in balance? Here in israel they just check TSH if its ok, they do t let u go ferther... and please if u can make show one day routin and what u eat... it will be great . Tnx💜

[@charlottech9990]

Thank you

[@JillianMichaels]

pleasure is mine

[@mal8190]

How does this work if you are hightly allergic to oxalates in green veggies?

[@carastone3473]

Not at all impossible. Currently doing it. Granted, it’s VERY gradual, because of course building muscle is a SLOW process, but it absolutely can be done. You definitely have to track calories and make sure you’re eating WELL, getting enough protein, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, managing stress, etc. I’m a 56-year-young trainer. I lift 4 days a week and run 3-5 days per week. My goal is 135 lbs, currently at 150. I lost just 1.5 pounds in the past month, but also dropped 6.5 inches overall (from thighs, waist at the belly button, waist at narrowest point, hips, and bust).

[@rachel243]

Thank you!!

[@STMarshall]

Would like an updated vanity pounds video.

[@loriguercio4374]

She already did- kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17aaJeAqsyAqsU

[@garybarrett4881]

Love the t shirt ❤️

[@Gymbeast880]

omg thank you !!!! to say talk about that ! saying the truth !

[@bev7236]

Could you please help me figure out how many calories I should be eating to lose 1 pound a week? My AMR is 1720. I exercise 5 days a week mostly hiking with some dancing and 1 or 2 weight training days. I average about 400 minutes a week of exercise but my hikes can be intense with uphill and downhill. Chronometer says I burn 350-600 calories on a hike, not sure how accurate that is. I've been eating 1700-1800 calories a day, even on rest days. Am I eating enough? Too much? I'm trying to get down to 140-ish from 155 and I'm 5'4.

[@pintobean9885]

The 14hr fast has been a game changer

[@jackie_treehorn2736]

I have just lost 6lb in 6 weeks (my goal is 1lb a week) but at week 4 the scale showed I was a pound heavier than when I started! So I just want to say don't get discouraged or assume something is wrong if this happens to you! Its not a linear process.

[@freemangriffin4953]

One of the things I do is I only weigh myself every three weeks. So long as that number on that scale keeps on going down I am fine. I have lost 14 lbs. in 7 weeks, so I am averaging 2 lbs. a week - so I must be getting the right balance. I am eating 1200-1300 calories per day and I am weight training 4 hours a week, swimming 5 hours a week, walking briskly for 15 hours a week (yes, you read that right!), and other exercises 3-4 hours a week, plus dancing an hour or two as well...

[@debbiemayberymaybery2506]

I love this information. Would you say if I stick to under 1600 calories I will lose weight eventually. I been losing very slowly. I eat around 1400 to 1500 calories. To gaining but losing like 200 grams a week. Should I cut down? I am 61. Very short about 150Cm and weight 73.6 kilograms would like to get to 58 kilograms. Help please! Thank you

[@debbiemayberymaybery2506]

I do work out 5 days a week. Weight training and cardio.

[@AmysSewingRoom]

Great video! I want your Tshirt!!!

[@Jacquie11]

Love you!

[@JillianMichaels]

love you right back

[@FreshRose-z3s]

Hi Jillian. I was wondering if you could do a video on Saratonin and endorphins ( I think I spelled those right) and how they relate cravings and weight loss.

[@JillianMichaels]

interesting suggestion - thank you!

[@genacat4599]

What if my body is changing but the weight stays the same? I can clearly see the fat of some places leaving but I still weigh the same.. 🤔

[@kdani4777]

I love your shirt! 🤘

[@JillianMichaels]

🤘

[@SC-pm5gm]

Ive been doing crossfit 5 days a week for 7 months. Im 50yrs old 5'6 and I used to be 160,but am now 193.ive just started seeing a fitness nutrionalist whos put me on the cornometer apo,app, track my calories which I think is 1400 or so,it tracks macros as well.i have completely changed my eating habits. I was on weight watchers for years,but when I noticed I wasn't losing anything since crossfit, I showed my trainer my food journal and she actually said I wasn't eating enough!? I eat when im hungry and only till im full.ive been on a totally whole foods diet,no refined sugars, no processed foods either. This new diet plan is all so new to me.at weight watchers, all veggies pretty much were "zero"poibts,now i have to measure and count the calories and nutrients in my veggies. You say to eat as many veggies as I can.im confused with this. Also I havnt been losing anything at all for months!and im discouraged, my clothes are tight,I feel healthy and pretty good ,but don't like how much bigger iam.im not comfortable at this weight. Its hard to be patient. I have done what you've recommended and gotten my hormones and blood work done to see how my thyroid and metabolism is,and its all really good. What should I do?I feel like I'm doing everything right. Should I just continue and just be patient? Will I ever get downtown 160 again? Please any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. And thank you

[@lmartin23]

I like the shirt 😊

[@Liz_Alfano]

I'm even shorter than you! Is 1200 really the right calorie target for someone who is 5'0"?

[@carastone3473]

That’s a bare minimum

[@NoName-to5xl]

Its okay. Depends on how much you weigh, how much muscle and fat u have. The only way to know is to try a couple of weeks and adjust . I mean 5ft is small, but i am 6.1ft and i lose some weight at 1700, at 2000 i mantain!!!! Everybodys different!, u gotta test it 10-14 days.

[@Liz_Alfano]

@@NoName-to5xl I agree. Everyone has to test for themselves. I really haven't stayed consistently at 1200 so I can't really say whether that's a good number. Trying to stay at 1200 for a while so we'll see.

[@GetUnwoke]

I'm 5'3 and I went from 158 2-3 months ago to currently 142lbs. Trying to lose 12 more lbs rn and I eat 1350 kcal. If more than enough food for me. I lift weights 4 days a week and walk for an hour everyday as well. At your height 1200-1300 is probably more than enough.

[@taiqar27]

🥰❤️ appreciate this

[@JillianMichaels]

appreciate you

[@NoName-to5xl]

Dont agree body recomposition is real. I was 6.1 200pounds. As i got down to 180 i saw my byceps grow. It was visible. Calorie deficit and weights. In 7 months i probably lost 22pounds and gained 2 pounds of muscle (never did weights before this).

[@NoName-to5xl]

I'll add: muscle weight aint ever ALOT, putting on muscle is slow. But its totally possible to lose weight and gain muscle in a calorie deficit.

[@GetUnwoke]

Those are called newbie gains and at that stage it's possible to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time. You have to be either a newbie at lifting or have a lot of fat to lose. After that phase is over good luck seeing much progress.

[@tuxedoneko9837]

1200-1600 calories even if i am under 5'0 ? And post menopausal? I work out every day 30 -50 minutes, HIIT, weights, barre

[@JillianMichaels]

i have a video that focuses specifically on menopause - check that one out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCuYqx5bp1-iJo

[@morellatovar4151]

Bien

[@TysonASMR]

Losing fat and gaining muscle is possible just really damn hard. You need good genetics or it has to happen at the beginning of your fitness journey. It dies down. Trust me lol

[@NoName-to5xl]

I did it. Was pretty fat and a beginner ,yes total newbie. But now ive been training for 2 years and i still see it. Im 6.1ft/180lbs still losing a couple of lbs a month with a small deficit, lifting and seeing my muscles Now, im basically ideal weight (15%, 17% bf) and ive been gaining muscle my entire 30pound journey. Tell me, its not the beginning! It always works, your body loses fat and stacks muscle! Other friends did the same. It ain't easy, the muscle gains arent tremendous, but it happens all the time!!!! Btw. NOT young, I'm 45.

[@1hunnit847]

That's where I'm at right now!!! Im so frustrated!!!!! HELLLLLLP!😭😭😭😭

[@vlastimiljanko8638]

Boom here we go.... Medication!!!🤣

[@everready2903]

Subbed today! Thanks YT for your recommendation! 😀👍 I remember you from the biggest loser program! Great videos Gillian! I'm working my way through them! 😊👍

[@munecahermosaddios1286]

IF not mention here ?

[@tiffany8207]

Question! So if my base is 1200 calories a day.. I can have unlimited vegies without counting them in that 1200 a day!? Or should I still count those in my base?

[@rosalaurat.8280]

I took it as unlimited beyond the 1200 base

[@JillianMichaels]

unlimited greens :) so for example a potato is technically a vegetable... but you don't get unlimited potatos, haha. unlimited greens - spinach, kale, etc.

[@EdithDLT]

I’m 6ft I’m eating 1600 ☺️ I’m making some progress. I also workout pretty hard.

[@cmkarma5554]

You are beautiful , amazing, awesome you are super cool and perfect thank you for all the tips ❤️❤️❤️

[@vlastimiljanko8638]

Wondering what she'll come up with today.... Just one wild guess... Eat less, move more....😎

[@JillianMichaels]

😂 you could be on to something...

[@CorneliusCharles]

You posted about this before

[@simonehaydon]

Physical activity plays a minor role in fat loss. TDEE is comprised mostly of basal metabolic rate - what your body burns while lying in bed, basically. Nailing your diet is most important for fat loss.

[@PugCrazyMom]

I need and want good exercises for legs and glutes that put NO stress on the knees. The reason I am asking is I need knee replacement and I will want to have nice legs and firm hinny without hurting my knees. 57 years old need to loose some weight and Not hurt my knees in the process.

[@rebeccakim4719]

A small avocado does not contain ‘500-600 calories’ 🤔

[@mooshees]

Yes, avocados are a slightly more calorie dense food, but 600 cals for a tiny avocado is laughable.

[@loriguercio4374]

Around 250ish calories

[@Pablo19885]

I'm F 5'3 I work out 3 times a week and I eat 1450kcal I stopped losing weight .and that's going on 2 weeks Im never hungry i just eat becausei need to. Can someone help pls

[@munecahermosaddios1286]

Dr.Fung talks about IF been loosing weight with it 24 ready for my 36 hour fast looking forward to loose more weight …

[@williamehlers5158]

Can you please turn your camera the other way for KZbin? It’s tiny on my phone like this lol

[@Reshme77]

doctors dont listen. they just say you're lazy and need to work out more

[@angelayee1018]

Is anyone else distracted by her biceps!?!? Haha #goals

[@rachel243]

😆 always

[@paginini]

I hear alot on weight loss but that way she carries her self n the way she sais it males it belivable

[@sylviathomas1495]

I’m 57. My stomach fat is not moving.

[@joyw3327]

I've been eating 1000 calories and burning 1000 by exercise everyday for a month and lost exactly ZERO pounds. This morning I weighed myself, took a 💩, weighed myself again and gained 2 pounds. 🤷‍♀️

[@cristianolio5051]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pritydarji69]

No come

[@maremacd]

Why not Google the calories in a medium Haas avocado instead of just guessing. It’s 250. Not 600. Also, if you weigh 140 and want to weigh 115, you’d need to lose 25 pounds, not 15. 🙄

[@paginini]

Dang i looked it up ur right wuts going on here

[@juliepoisson4260]

What you rhink about metabolic confusion.

[@MrGeorgewf]

Exercise will not help you lose weight. Its food calories carbs.

[@spidgeb3292]

Sex Pistols!!! Never lose your punk attitude!!!

[@soccerchamp3734]

How was Ninjago?

[@SunshinyDay4423]

I love the Sex Pistols!

[@Jojosiwo]

You are soo beautiful

[@delgadolau]

you need to study a loot more Jillian...sorry but you know very little over health...

[@s.aitken5241]

Thanks literally exactly what I needed to hear just had a friend tell me (and yes there really is a friend 😉) that she is going on a 2-wk 700-800 calories, then 1000 for two weeks, then by 6wk maybe 1200-1500, 5'7" or so. She is really trying to loose weight so...I would say about a level 2.5 on your activity scale. Works out mostly slow run, really good dog walks and some light strength stuff I think 🤔. So thanks again for being real and yes please do talk about maintenance and loss for the "vanity" 5#. That's where I am struggling. ❤️ from Sitka, AK 🗻🦅🦦🐻🐋

[@katiebellamartinezchannel9587]

Thank you

[@rosalaurat.8280]

Thank you!!!

[@JillianMichaels]

pleasure is mine :)