Break through those Stubborn Weight-loss Plateaus

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Breaking through the stubborn weight plateau after 3-4 weeks of good solid weight loss can be a game changer.  It can either build your confidence or break your will to go forward to new height or perhaps I should say depths of weight loss success.  Everyone hits plateaus during weight loss.  Most people are stopped in their tracks and stop momentum by falling back into old food habits.  Mini-binges take hold and weight starts creeping back on.  For me this always happened after 20 - 25 pounds came off usually at about 6 weeks into my diet and exercise. 

This time I learned new strategies from my nutrition program and other research.  Here are the secrets I used to move through plateaus and keep on losing weight.

1)      Recognize you are on a plateau and don’t let that discourage you since it will end soon and new weight loss momentum will start.

2)      Weigh in daily on a scale that measures 10^th of a pound so you can celebrate even 1/10^th of a pound of new weight loss. 

3)      Write your weight on a chart in a prominent place where you see it regularly.  Keep your mind focused on your goal. 

4)      MAKE SURE you are following your food program strictly, no deviations at all.  You are not the exception to the rule and need to trust the experts to keep you in the weight loss zone. 

5)      Step up the number of steps you are taking each day.  Take at least one good long walk each day and two if possible.  Strive for 10,000 steps each day.  I do this by staying active all day and walking for about an hour. 

6)      Have someone hide all your trigger foods that beckon you off your food program.  No ice cream, soda, candy bars, sugared cereals, etc. 

I will be surprised beyond measure if these steps don’t help you break through your plateaus.  Stay the course on your food program and exercise routine, until you get your ultimate weight loss goal.  Once there you need a good transition program as you take on more traditional food again.  Your new found eating habits and taste buds will help you maintain a good healthy weight for the rest of your life. If you do fall behind you can always go back on your weight loss food program to get back to your goal weight.    

My goal weight is 199 pounds and I am well on my way there.  If I can be of assistance or answer any questions please sign in at my website and I will call you.  Here is a link to my optimal health program that has helped me lose 50 pounds:  http://weightlosspowerusers.com/