MAKEOVER!
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ouv'e been working out consistently, eating clean, paying attention to your macro's and your weight is coming off significantly, and then one day - it just STOPS!
What's happening? You wonder. And then another week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks - a month has passed and everytime you step on the scale, you're the same weight. Well this phenomena is called a Weight Loss Plateau. It happens to all of us and what it is is that your body has become used to your exercise routine and your eating habits and has now made these part of a habit.
But how do I get out of it?
Here are 5 ways to get past a Weight Loss Plateau.
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I ate at maintenance for 3 months while doing Body Beast and then started doing intermittent fasting. I was able to beat the plateau.
Pamela A.
How To Overcome
a Weight
Loss Plateau
Your Routine
1. As your body decreases in weight, your metabolism decreases so you have to MAKEOVER your caloric intake.
2. Track your calories. This can help you get back on track and see the calories you are really consuming.
3. Steer Clear of "Calorie Creep". Sometimes we don't realize the small things that are creeping back into our bodies like dressing, sauces. spreads and of course, sugar Make sure these remain low calorie or low fat.
4. Stock up on fruits and veggies. A quick suggestion will be to try and eat a fruit and veggie at every single meal. Make your omelette with spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms and top it with fruit. Adding canadian bacon can increase the feeling of fullness from the protein.
5. Keep your muscles guessing by adding little changes to your routine. If you always run on the treadmill for 30 minutes, increase the intensity by adding anothwwe 10 minutes or a steeper climb. Try also doing sprints in the middle of your workout to really rev the hear rate and shock the body.
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You might want to try staggering your calories. See how much you eat in a week and divide that number between 7 days having some much higher calorie days and some lower - every 3 days.
Amy A.
How do you beat a weight loss plateau?
