Healthy Living: 5 Ways To Beat Your Weight Loss Plateau

Stuck on a weight loss plateau? Sick and tired of not losing weight after working hard for several weeks? Keep calm, it's a very common experience! Almost everyone who's on this journey will also experience a plateau. Don't worry, this stage will pass, and I've got ways to help shorten it!

As you lose weight, your metabolism is declining. This means that you will burn fewer calories throughout the day. Unfair, right? Well, I can help you start to get back into the fat loss groove!

1. Visualize Success
Something my nana always told me, in any struggling situation, was to visualize yourself succeeding. Picture yourself passing a test, winning a race, or in this case, reaching your goal weight once and for all! I know that this doesn't seem like it could work, but ever since I started to visualize myself reaching my goals, I have reached more and more of them. It's a very simple thing you can do each night before you go to sleep, and from personal experience, it works!

2. Be Aware
If you're an anxious person, for example, you may turn to eating for a temporary remedy. Count your calories and be fully aware of the nutrients you're consuming, even if you're on a tight daily schedule. Being busy is one of the top reasons people overeat; they simply have no time to count calories and they end up eating whatever they can grab or find on short notice. These processed, packaged goods lack many crucial nutrients and tend to be chalked with fats, carbs, and even GMO's (genetically modified organisms). Know what you're eating, know what's in the product, and be very aware of the nutrients and calories inside.

3. Try Detox
I've read many times that starting a detox diet can give you the boost you need to hop off your weight loss plateau. There's many types of detox diets, including the fruit and veggie detox and the juice cleanse: my personal favorites. Detox diets can get rid of many common symptoms you absolutely do not want, such as allergies, inability to lose weight, digestive issues, and unexplained fatigue. I've written several other posts on detox diets and how to start them, so if you're interested, visit one or all of these links to learn more about detox!
How To Start a Juice Cleanse: Juice Cleanse How-To
Helpful Detox Tips: Detox Tips
Easy Ways to Detox Your Body Without A Specific Diet: More Detox Tips

4. Eat Breakfast
Eating a large, balanced breakfast is great for your metabolism! It's also going to help you burn more calories throughout the day. Try high-fiber options like veggie/egg scrambles, fruit and nut oatmeal, or whole-wheat blueberry pancakes.

5. Make Healthy Substitutions
Love pizza? Try cauliflower crust. I made this recipe the other day, and in my opinion, the crust tasted much better. The best part: half the pizza was 272 calories! Usually one slice of regular pizza is about 300-400. This is craziness. As for pizza toppings, substitute veggies or lean meats for high-calorie, fatty meats. If you can't live without sweets, substitute dark chocolate for other candies. Dark chocolate is super heart-healthy and great for your metabolism!

Remember, the more weight you lose, the more your weight loss will slow. Don't get discouraged, just try these tips and tricks to get off that plateau and start losing weight again! Go you for keeping at it! With enough persistence comes success!