Human Bodies Are Designed to Adapt to Change

Any time your scale seems to get stuck, be patient and remain confident that you can achieve your goal weight. If you are concerned about some of the things you’ve heard about reducing your consumption of carbohydrates, it may be time to reconsider your position. Although no menu plan is a cure all, managing your carb intake can help you avoid setbacks. Some experts think your body does not know the difference between your intentional weight loss and a food famine. That would explain why plateaus occur where your body attempts to hold onto stored fuel sources. Weight loss plateaus are very common and often triggered by significant drops in metabolism following a rapid loss of body weight. Nonetheless, you may have to make small but strategic changes in food consumption to get past the roadblock.

• Consume More Fiber - Americans consume too much pasta made from refined white flour. To boost satiety by adding fiber and protein, opt for bean-based noodles or spiralized veggie noodles for a healthy option.
• Do Not Skip Meals - Although you shouldn’t eat if you’re not hungry, listen for those little hunger pangs that tell you it is time to eat and never wait until your famished, which makes it easy to overeat.
• Avoid Liquid Calories - Instead of sugary drinks, try green tea to increase the release of fat from fat cells and speed up your body’s fat burning capabilities.
• Stay Patient as Your Body Adjusts - A plateau may simply be your body adapting to a new metabolic rate. As your set point changes, your body needs time to adjust.

MRC’s personalized diet plan does not require that you count calories or purchase pre-packaged meals. Moreover, you can always adapt what you are eating to the circumstances surrounding you, such as a night out or social occasion. Since there are numerous factors that affect how you might respond to a particular diet plan, your unique makeup and health conditions must be considered when making recommendations regarding nutrition. The nutrients your body gets from the protein, fat, carbs, vitamins, and minerals you consume supply the energy and hormonal balance to keep your immune system strong and your body functioning properly. If you are struggling with cravings, and many people are, the weight loss specialists at Metabolic Research Center can schedule a free, weight loss consultation to discuss how our personalized plan can get you back on track.