Expect Weight Loss Plateaus to Happen

So, you’ve cleaned up the bad eating habits from sheltering in place and have started moving more. Nonetheless, despite a lot of initial weight loss, you’ve seen your weekly weight loss results grind to a halt. Weight loss is not always a linear process and reaching a weight loss plateau may be a signal that you need to reevaluate your food intake and consider tracking your food consumption more carefully. 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 - A weight loss plateau occurs because your body thinks there is a shortage of food and the brain slows your metabolism to protect stored fat. Be patient, celebrate your success to this point, and fine tune your journey.
• Increase Daily Exercise Activities - A Japanese study found that when you exercise before breakfast, your ability to burn fat increases for the next 24 hours. So, time your workout for optimal weight loss results.

While the nutritional guidelines set by the USDA provide valuable information that is important for people to follow, it is a one-size-fits-all recommendation that can be inefficient or ineffective based on your unique needs. Even though your weight loss efforts have stalled, take a moment to reflect on how you have already improved your health and quality of life. Then, call MRC for personalized assistance with bump starting your journey. Although there are food products that address the nutritional requirements and personal preferences of specific consumers, the selection of these products is based on consumer science rather than the group’s genetic makeup. 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.