There will be a plateau period when building muscle, and there will also be a plateau period when losing weight.
The so-called weight loss plateau period is when the originally faster weight loss speed suddenly slows down, or even comes to a halt.
There are several reasons for encountering a weight loss plateau period:
① Not all of the weight lost in the initial stage of weight loss is from fat. Due to incorrect weight loss methods (such as dieting), many people can lose twenty to thirty pounds in the first month. The weight lost includes not only fat but also muscle loss, water loss, and nutrient loss.
In this type of weight loss, after the second or third month, the body is generally weaker, with fewer nutrient losses, naturally resulting in slower weight loss.
② Maintaining the same level of physical activity is also a reason for the occurrence of the weight loss plateau period.
The body adapts, and with the same exercise and the same amount of exercise, it will consume less energy over time. Therefore, over the long term, the effectiveness of weight loss will also diminish.
③ Poor dietary habits are not well coordinated. Weight loss is essentially about increasing physical activity to burn calories and controlling food intake. When these two aspects work together, it creates a calorie deficit in the body, leading to fat loss.
If you stick to exercise, burning 200 calories per day, but fail to pay attention to your diet and excessively consume calories, it is possible for the calories burned and the calories consumed to balance out. This will prevent fat burning, and naturally, your weight will not continue to decrease.
Considering the above three reasons, when facing a weight loss plateau, you should do the following: use healthy and effective weight loss methods, increase physical activity appropriately, and monitor calorie intake.
