There is no denying it, losing weight is not easy.
It takes time, patience and resilience especially when your weight loss abruptly stops. For many people this is of great concern, even distressing. But may I reassure you, that a slowing in weight loss and even a stage of no weight changes are perfectly natural. You are not at the end of your weight loss journey – it is simply a plateau.
Weight loss plateaus are caused by many different factors and you just need to be patient. Continue to follow your weight loss program to the letter and you’ll soon find you’ll be back on track.
What can you do about it? If you your weight loss levels out or stops don’t give up! View this as an ideal time to refocus on your goals.
Ask yourself these questions...
- Are you snacking just a bit too much? By cutting out snacks for a week you can kick-start your weight-loss again.
- Are you over-exercising and causing muscle build-up that can affect the scales? While a toned body is fantastic, it can be heavier. Or perhaps you’re not having enough activity? Then set yourself a goal to move more each day.
- Are your hormones fluctuating? Ladies, take comfort in the knowledge that once your monthly period has passed you are likely to catch up with your great weight-loss results again.
- Has your medication changed? Many medications can interfere with weight loss results.
Are you obsessively weighing yourself? I recommend only comparing monthly weight results to focus on the long term goal, because daily and even weekly results can fluctuate.
It is important to recognise your stalled weight loss for what it is - a plateau and resist giving up. Visit our Plate to Plateau Page for more information.
cheers and good luck
Dr Tim.
