When you’re on a weight loss journey, it’s normal to hit a plateau every once in a while. You may be doing everything right, but the scale just refuses to move. Here are our best tips for getting through a weight loss plateau.
Doubt the Scale
The number you see on the scale is not the only relevant thing when it comes to weight loss. For example, if you’ve been exercising and building muscles a lot lately, the scale may actually go up a few pounds, but you still might be losing fat and inches.
Avoid Stress
If work and life have you stressed, your body will produce more stress hormones and this can mess up your weight loss. Stress hormones basically make your body preserve itself and don’t let it lose any of the backup body fat.
Be Patient
If you’ve been honest with yourself, i.e. you’re eating healthy and exercising, there’s no reason to worry about weight loss. Not every week will be the same. Sometimes you’ll lose a lot and sometimes you’ll stay at the same number for a few weeks and that’s okay. Just give yourself time and trust the process!
