Healthy life with Health plan » personal experience http://www.wisconsinhealthplan.org healthy life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Weight Loss Plateau http://www.wisconsinhealthplan.org/healthy-eat/weight-loss-plateau/ http://www.wisconsinhealthplan.org/healthy-eat/weight-loss-plateau/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:35:44 +0000 admin http://wisconsinhealthplan.org/?p=32 A Weight Loss Plateau is a period that occurs while dieting when the body exhibits zero to minimal results in regards to weight loss. A Weight Loss Plateau may last for a few days, or several weeks.
Weight Loss Plateaus are often confused with stagnated weight loss which occurs when the weight loss plan is too restricted in calories and the body struggles to maintain life itself. On that note, be certain that your weight loss plan is wise in the area of daily calories, taking great care to make healthy selections from those oh-so-important Food Groups housed within the Great Food Pyramid.

Our tips for getting over the Weight Loss Plateau include:Support groups can assist in keeping you motivated to lose weight during this rough spot.

- Ensure that you are experiencing a true Weight Loss Plateau rather than Diet Stagnation.

- Keep in mind that weight loss takes time. The body must slowly adjust to all the good things you're doing for it!

- Strengthen your Willpower. Without Willpower and determination, it will be almost impossible to conquer the Great Weight Loss Plateau.

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- As the body drops pounds, calorie needs decrease. Make sure that you're not consuming too many calories to support your goal weight.

- If you're eating the same foods day in and day out, change-up your weight loss plan which in turn can help boost the metabolism.

- Exercise can help you over the Weight Loss Plateau. Boost up your current routine another 15 minutes per day.

If you have a lot of pounds to lose, you may experience several Weight Loss Plateaus amid your Weight Loss Journey. In my personal experience, every ten pounds lost made a new Weight Loss Plateau surface.

Finally, keep in mind that good things come to those who patiently wait.

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