Losing Weight Causes Your Body to Make Adjustments

It is important that you expect to hit a weight loss plateau at some point during your weight loss journey. Once you get past the stall, you can achieve your next goal. Unfortunately, gradual weight gain over many years can trick your body into thinking that your metabolic rate should be changed as to accommodate your new, higher body weight. Most people are surprised when a weight loss plateau happens, especially when they are still eating carefully and exercising regularly. Experiencing a stall eventually happens to everyone. The good news is researchers say if you lose weight steadily, your body can adjust your metabolic rate by establishing a new normal and will not be battling you at every turn in the road along the way.

• Consume More Fiber - Making small changes in your eating habits, such as replacing a daily glass of orange juice with a whole fruit, can increase a dieter’s fiber intake.
• 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 - Studies show that after drinking a glass of orange juice study participants were much more likely to consume more food than those who had eaten an orange.
• 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. The reason personalized menu plans are growing in popularity is due to the fact that they encourage lasting dietary behavior change that is good for weight loss and weight management as well nutritional wellness. Following a personalized menu plan based on eating whole foods has been proven to be a powerful strategy for improving a number of health conditions as well as a sustainable way to lose weight and keep it off. If your weight loss efforts have stalled, contact the Metabolic Research Center nearest you for a free weight loss consultation to discuss how a personalized meal plan can get you back on track.