How to Deal With Reaching A Plateau

When we are dieting we sometimes reach a plateau where we just can't lose any more weight. The scales just set there day after day. Although this is normal it can be frustrating and cause a fluctuation in motivation also. There are things we can do to move past this.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• motivation
• steadfastness
• determination
• a goal

1. Continue your efforts. Keep up on your routine but be more diligent with it. Perhaps do an extra set with each exercise and even do them an added day if you can. But, if that is not an option then be sure you are doing all your regular exercises. Have you gotten bored and are slacking off and not doing them all or not for the usual amount of time?

2. Check your portions. If you aren't already it may be a good idea to start keeping track of what you eat and how much. Checking back over this information may show you where you need to make some possible changes.

3. Mix it up. You have probably gotten into the habit of doing certain exercises certain days or in a certain way. If you mix up your routine it could just do the trick. Or intensify your present activities. Changing your present routine can help rev up your motivation as well.

4. Journal on it. Keep a ongoing tribute to what you are doing. Write out what you do and how much you eat. Expressing your feelings and writing down all your efforts can be very helpful. Why did you begin this journey? This will help reset your motivation.

[Felicia822]

on 3/11/2009 I really needed that, thanks! 5*

[JasneJ]

on 2/2/2009 Excellent advice for breaking through the plateau.

[bbrassell]

on 1/23/2009 Great article. :)

[Upon-Request]

on 1/21/2009 Great article & tips - plateaus can be so frustrating.