Unlock Your Weight Loss Plateau When Efforts Stall

Pounds were practically falling off the first few weeks of your new weight loss journey, then suddenly your efforts stall. This is a common pattern following a calorie restricted diet; it’s just part of the process. A weight loss plateau can be triggered by changes to your metabolism that actually lower your metabolic rate making it more difficult to lose weight. When you hit a weight loss plateau, it is crucial that you do not succumb to negative self-talk, or you will likely regain all the lost weight. You haven’t done anything wrong; your body is adjusting to your new normal. Unfortunately, your body is a master adapter, and its main goal is to keep everything the same. If the numbers on your scale stopped moving, you made need help in adjusting your body’s set point.

• Eat Water Rich Foods - Water rich foods usually provide a lot of volume without a lot of calories. Moreover, fresh vegetables and fruits are fiber filled to reduce hunger sensations.
• Use Your Soup Spoon - A recent study found that paying attention to eating while you eat can aid weight loss. Foods that require you to use your soup spoon won’t work for distracted eating in front of the TV, tablet, or smartphone.
• Celebrate Your Success - Ignore all the weight loss hype in the marketplace and schedule your free weight loss consultation at MRC. We have the experience at celebrating weight loss success.
• Increase Daily Exercise Activities - How much exercise you need once you start on a weight loss journey may vary over time. Do not be afraid to progress to a higher level of activity to break through a plateau.

Even though you have been dedicated to following your weight loss journey, a frustrating weight loss plateau may be inevitable. Accept the fact that your body’s metabolism will transition to accommodate a lower body weight. Studies have shown that the more personalized a diet is the easier it is to follow, which makes sticking to your menu plan and losing weight much easier. It also encourages positive feelings about the food you are eating. Personalized menu plans based on your genetic profile rely on an analysis of your basic makeup to make informed dietary recommendations that meet your personal nutritional and health needs. Personalized menu plans that support an individual’s nutritional needs can help someone achieve their ideal weight and reach the health condition to which they individually aspire.