When you reach a plateau in weight loss?

So, you’ve been trying to shed off some pounds and have already lost quite a bit. You’re feeling fantastic, yes? Then suddenly one day you get on that scale again, and it shows the same number as before? Talk about frustrating! This kind of situation commonly happens in fitness journeys – Here’s what you need to know when your weight loss comes to a sudden halt.

Some reasons why:

First things first, let’s understand why this phenomenon occurs.

  • Muscle mass makes weight loss slower
    ++ So, for instance- if you are focusing solely on losing fat and not incorporating resistance training or strength exercises, then chances are high that the initial rapid pace will come down eventually.
    But hold up– do NOT sacrifice healthy muscle growth for quick results — long term fitness goals require patience

  • Too few nutrients mean slow metabolism
    ++ If your calorie intake is extremely low–Eg; crash dieting without proper consultation from an expert nutritionist/dietician/ physician–your body interprets it as starvation mode and slows your metabolism accordingly.

And Lastly,

Don’t Confuse Consistency With Monotony-

++ Our human bodies tend to become accustomed with routine diets/exercises quickly thereby plateau-ing our progress – continue surprising muscles by mixing up workouts/nutrient consumption patterns (intermittent fasting), so boredom doesn’t kick in.

## How To Break The Plateau Cycle:

Now that we’ve talked about the reasons behind hitting this barrier let’s dive into tips/tricks enlisted below.

1) Give Intermittent Fasting a Shot:
Drop repetitive eating cycles by involving intermittent fasting periods into lifestyle routines

2) HIIT ’em Up
Throw High Intense Interval Training(HIIT)-involving dynamic movements such as jumps/sprints/burpees-and switch-up cardio routines more frequently to avoid becoming desensitised

3) Incorporate Resistance/Weightlifting into the Plan:
Strength Training and Weight lifting, as we mentioned earlier adds muscle mass thereby increasing metabolic rate which ultimately accelerates the overall weight loss process.

4) This isn’t License For You To Eliminate Food Groups From Your Diet:
You don’t need to eliminate food groups or intake big calorie cuts. Instead, incorporate fresh foods/snacks with nutrients without going overboard and also keeping stress in check (we tend to eat doleful sugary snacks when stressed)

It’s funny how our bodies communicate :

Talking about monotony let’s take their cue – switch up preferred exercises every few weeks/months allow recovery time for dormant muscles while testing previously unexplored fields

Avoid Getting Fixated on The Numbers:

This one is crucial – don’t lose sight of your initial goals because of number fixation .

If you focus too much on numerical readings aka “the scale”, the pressure may lead you to wrong dietary/exercise choices resulting in a DEAD-END situation with no progress.

++ Instead –

  • Celebrate smaller milestones – tracking inches rather than pounds helps watch physical difference even if scale numbers haven’t dropped.(Muscle weighs more dense than that pesky fat were trying’ so hard to get rid off)
    (Listening Sherlock-Focusing On Destination Gets Monotonous (Also unrealistic)), Let’s vow to enjoy our journeys as well!

In Conclusion,

Plateau-ing is just another hurdle on this journey towards healthier living.
Rather than giving up/desperately contemplating finding alternative solutions/products (psst! They never work!) let’s PLAN changes strategically.

Perhaps knowing why it happens and experimenting with different approaches can actually provide some adrenaline rush necessary during fitness regimes leading us towards an exemplary healthy lifestyle!
Remember persistence favors perseverance

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