Breaking a Weight Loss Plateau: 4 Steps To Losing Weight Again

If you've been on a healthy diet and working out consistently, you should continue to see pounds melt away, right? Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, as many of us face the dreaded weight loss plateau.

When you first start a weight loss regimen, it's common to see rapid weight loss. Your body is adjusting to a new routine and to a different caloric intake.

But after a few weeks, many people experience a slow-down in pounds lost.

Weight loss plateaus are very frustrating, especially for those who have been steadfast in their workout and dieting.

You start to think to yourself, “Is what I'm doing not enough? Why won't these last 5 pounds come off?”

It's easy to become resentful and quit the weight loss process altogether.

But there are four core steps you can take to break your weight loss plateau and continue to lose weight.

The 4 Steps To Breaking a Weight Loss Plateau

1. Refocus

Anyone who's had success losing weight probably has good motivation already.

When you're trying to break a weight loss plateau, you need to remember the reasons that led you to start your weight loss journey in the first place.

Are you losing weight to feel younger? Do you have any health conditions that you need to watch your weight for? Do you want to set a good example for your kids? Are you hoping to keep your partner happy?

All of those reasons are worthy sources of motivation.

To break your weight loss plateau, you need to refocus on your goals and remember the bigger reason why losing weight is important to you.

2. Recognize Past Success

Once you solidify your motivation to continue losing weight, it's important to give yourself a pat on the back for the progress you've already made.

Write down how many pounds you've lost over the weeks or months you've been trying.

Now, write down how many more pounds you have to go to reach your goal.

Is it a big number? Or is it small?

No matter what size it is, you don't want it there!

But you need to recognize that weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint.

Congratulating yourself along the way can help you maintain the motivation to keep on going.

3. Recharge

Dieting and weight loss exercise can be tiring.

You are essentially challenging your body to function on less food and more physical activity.

It's no easy feat!

Because of this challenge, you need to make sure that you are recharging your body.

Sleep is the body's best defense against illness and aging. Making sure you get at least 7-8, hours of sleep per night is essential to making sure your body can recharge itself.

Proper hydration is another key part of recharging your body. Men should be drinking about 3 liters a day.

4. Recalculate

Finally, when trying to break a weight loss plateau, the most important thing you must do is recalculate your diet and level of physical activity.

When your weight loss flattens out in a plateau, it means that your body has become accustomed to the level of caloric intake and exercise that you're now doing.

In order to see further results, you must adjust.

Just Start Again!

Now that you know the keys to conquering a weight loss plateau, all you have to do is start again.

If you think that part of the reason you plateaued is that you struggle to commit to a healthy lifestyle, you may consider a more formal fitness program.

Our FF30X program is a 30-day program that focuses on holistic health.

It can be completely customized to your lifestyle and specifically targeted to surviving a weight loss plateau.

No matter how you decide to conquer your weight loss plateau, know you are in good company.

Don't hesitate to reach out to any of the experts here at the Fit Father Project. We are in this together!

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*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice – simply very well-researched info on breaking a weight loss plateau.