How To Deal With Weight Plateau

Weight loss plateau is a common scenario for people trying to lose weight. This phenomenon is when your body seems to stop losing pounds or worse even gain a pound or two. Some experience this for weeks while some for months. However, this phenomenon should not discourage you from continuing your diet program.

The reason why most weight watchers experience weight plateau is that the body is starting to adjust to the new weight. Since you have been cutting down on your calorie intake, your body has gone weight which is mostly from water. So after losing those water weight, you’re body tends to hold on to every drop of water that comes in which add to your current weight. This process and adjustment may look like an added “weight” to you, but it’s not. This is merely water retention which eventually passes. But, you need to take note that water retention can manifest as fat if not flushed in the body. This can be seen through swollen, feet, arms and face.

However, to prevent this water retention, you need to drink more water. Opposite to what most people believe, drinking at least 6 – 8 glasses of water a day prevents water retention. Drinking enough water helps your body to excrete that excess water through urine and sweat.

In order to overcome this weight loss plateau, you should apply these following recommendations.

1) Drink at least 6 – 8 glasses of water.

2) Stick with your diet plan as long as you abide it religiously.

3) Avoid daily weight check for this will discourage you more.

4) Avoid constant fitting of your old clothes. Your body hasn’t adjusted yet and your skin might be a bit loose now.

5) If possible, do not allow your frustration affects you, especially if you tend to binge on food whenever upset.

6) Focus on your goal. Think that this weight plateau is just a phase and will soon pass.

7) Walk more. This will help you flush out water through your sweat.

8) Assess your diet plan. Are you eating fries or pizza again? You might be too lenient in following the program

9) Revive your enthusiasm. Never lose your drive to change

You need to keep in mind that you're halfway to your goal of achieving your desired weight. If you allow this phenomenon stops you then you will just waste everything that you have started.