How Can I Get Over a Weight Loss Plateau?
How Can I Get Over a Weight Loss Plateau?Since I started running four months ago, I’ve lost 15 pounds. But over the past two weeks, I seem to have reached a plateau. How can I continue to lose weight?Answer: First of all, congratulations on your new running habit and your weight loss! You should be very proud of your accomplishment. You’re losing weight the right way — slow and steady. Although it’s extremely frustrating, it’s also common for people to hit a plateau after a few months of weight loss success. Here are some steps to take to break through that plateau: • Find out how many calories you need. As you lose weight, your calorie needs change because it takes fewer calories to maintain your weight. So, if you want to keep losing weight, you have to gradually reduce your calorie intake. Use this Daily Caloric Expenditure calculator to determine how many calories you actually need each day. Once you have that nu
