Was Your Weight Loss Plateau Self Induced?

Even though you continue to consume the same number of calories that helped you lose weight, your metabolism will work against you to slow the rate of weight loss. 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. Once some people review their eating and drinking patterns, they may see where the unnecessary intake are coming from. Since studies suggest more than half of the participants underreport what they eat, check to make sure your plateau is not self-induced. When you reduce calorie consumption too much, you will see huge benefits early on. However, as your body adapts to a lack of food, it may slow the burning of stored fat.

• Watch What You Eat & Drink - During the first few weeks of your weight loss journey you got impressive results. Then it happened, your bathroom scales got stuck on a number. Fine tune your commitment to what you eat and drink to nudge the scale in the right direction.
• Get a Good Night’s Sleep - A recent research project concluded that people who slept for less than six hours a night had smaller changes in waist circumference compare to those who slept for eight hours on average.
• Consume More Fiber - On average, Americans consume about half of the recommended intake of daily fiber. Unfortunately, dieters following highly restrictive low-carb diets may be eating even less.
• Keep Your Eyes on the Prize - Each weight loss plateau can be a great opportunity for you to re-evaluate your short-term and long-term goals. So, be more introspective as you reach each new phase.

Hitting a weight loss plateau can be discouraging, but maintain a positive attitude, be patient, and make small adjustments to your menu plans as well as steady increases in your activity level. Weight loss specialists at Metabolic Research Center will discuss your individual preferences, then personalize a plan that fits your lifestyle. That way, the weight you lose can be maintained for the long-term. At MRC, we understand that is critical to determine whether you have a hormone production or hormone conversion issue to develop a personalized eating plan to help restore your body’s release mechanisms. For more than thirty years, doctors and dietitians at Metabolic Research Center have explained how hormone secretions are crucial for long-term weight loss in both men and women. Visit MRC to learn more about achieving hormonal balance.