In article >,
Katra > wrote:

> In article .com>,
> "-L." > wrote:
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> > > And yes, I need to lose 123 lbs. I started at 273 and my goal weight
> > is
> > > 150. I'm 5' 6" with a heavy bone structure. I plan to start weight
> > > lifting again once I get below 200. Muscle is heavy and I tend to
> > gain
> > > muscle fairly easily if I keep my protein intake up and practice
> > proper
> > > weight training techniques.
> > >
> >
> > Just a tip. If you get to a plateau and can't seem to get off, try
> > throwing in 3-6 oz of extra protein every 2-3 days at uneven intervals,
> > for two weeks. After that, you should lose easily again.
>
> Groovy! :-)
> I've found that just about any variance from the regular diet can break
> a plateau, but that is a great tip, thanks!

You may want to resume weight training sooner -- cardio doesn't
give the same degree of post-workout increase in the metabolism,
and lifting should help to keep muscle loss lower than fat loss.
I don't have as much to go, nor as ambitious a program, but I'm
now trying to shake myself off a plateau. Good luck!