New Article in Weight Loss
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04 July 11:18
Plateaus can be most frustrating! There you are, making the correct food choices, moving and exercising, staying positive… and the scale won’t move! Learning why they exist can help you understand the science behind the plateau. In addition, we’ll provide you with information to help you stay on track while weathering the difficulties of a plateau.
What is a Plateau?
A plateau is the body’s natural defense against starvation. In all reality, it is a marvelous protective mechanism and, in time of famine, would help preserve your life. If we can learn to appreciate “what” a plateau is, then we can begin to view it as a benefit to our overall survival and not as such a dreaded enemy.
What Can You Do to Help Get Over a Plateau?
There are both physical and emotional components that are needed to survive a plateau.
Physically, you need to double-check your food intake to make sure you’re not exceeding the calories needed to lose weight. Sometimes, we...
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