Have you ever been on a diet to lose weight where everything was going really well for a while and the pounds were coming off? But all of a sudden, you become stuck at or around the same weight and can’t lose another pound? If so, you’re all too familiar with what is known as the weight loss plateau. This is a point that many of us who have been losing weight may get to. It’s as if our bodies have decided to fight back, but in reality it’s our metabolism slowing down. If you’ve reached this plateau and think it’s time to give up then guess again. Instead, it’s important to know that you really can fight back, push through the weight loss plateau, and keep moving in the right direction.
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Here are some of the more common reasons why you aren’t losing weight -when you better understand why you’re stuck, you may find it easier to push through it.
- Maybe You Are Losing Weight Without Realizing It
Just because the scale shows you at a certain weight based on pounds doesn’t mean you aren’t losing weight. One of the best-case scenarios is you are losing fat and replacing it with muscle. More muscle helps burn more calories and fat in the long run.
- You’re Not Keeping Track of What You’re Eating
People who use food diaries, for example, consistently lose more weight than people who don’t keep track of their diets.
- You Aren’t Eating Enough Protein
Getting enough protein helps prevent the slowdown of your metabolism which is a common side effect of losing weight.
- You’re Eating Too Many Calories
If you are not losing weight, then you should try weighing your foods and track your calories for a while. You may find that cutting calories gets you back on track and losing weight again.
- You’re Not Lifting Weights
Lifting weights is another way to help prevent your metabolism from slowing down. It also helps you make sure that you’re not burning muscle as well as fat.
It is a myth that we should eat several small meals each day to boost metabolism and lose weight. Instead, it’s essential that you keep track of how many calories you’re consuming for an entire day – the time of day or how often you’re eating them is not important.
- ·You Aren’t Drinking Enough Water
According to findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, drinking water has been shown to boost the number of calories burned by 24-30% over a period of 1.5 hours.
- You’re Too Focused on “Dieting”
Rather than thinking of weight loss in simple dietary terms, instead make it your priority to become a happier, healthier and fitter person!
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