As long as we’re losing weight it’s easy to stay motivated, but learning how to stick to your diet and how to get over a plateau when dieting takes a little more discipline.
Watching the numbers on the scale drop along with pounds is enough to make the sacrifice worth it, but what happens when the needle on the scale doesn’t budge? How do you keep going?
Learning how to get over a plateau when dieting is a challenge, but don’t give up! You may have to trick your body into burning extra fat again. Here are a couple of ways to help push past that plateau:Calorie Shifting
If you are following a calorie restricted diet and stopped losing weight, it may be because your body has kicked into survival mode. It may think there’s is a food shortage. To help get your metabolism moving again try calorie shifting by changing the amount of calories eaten each day. For example, you may eat 1200 calories one day and 1900 calories another. Following this type of routine will keep your body guessing as to how many calories to expect.
Change Up Your Exercise
I have been walking since the first of the year, and my weight had stagnated for two months. I moved on to the Wii Fit during the hot summer weather and found I’m working more muscles while doing low-intensity cario exercise and then moving on to higher intensity options.
Change How Often You Eat
Along with how much you eat, try changing how often you eat. I had followed the No S Diet for months and it helped me realize I don’t need to snack during the day. However, after about three months I stopped losing! I’ve gone back to having a snack here and there, but I’m limiting myself to healthy options. Eating small amounts throughout the day can actually help boost your metabolism.
If you’re stuck, try stepping out of your diet rut. It might just do the trick.
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