Fat Loss Plateau’s And Why They Happen

Something a bit different this week, but something I talk about with clients quite a lot.

Why isn't fat loss linear?

When we set out on a fat loss journey, it's easy to expect a smooth quick path to our desired weight or look. 

But the reality? Fat loss is rarely linear, and for most people it’s going to take a lot longer than what you’d like.

It didn’t take you a couple months to gain the Body fat, its not going to take a couple month to lose it either.

Here are couple clients who have been working through a fat-loss phase for a while, we’ve had diet breaks, holidays and moments of plateau where we’ve had to re-assess etc.

All the normal things that go on when we try to achieve fat loss for a long time while trying your best to have a normal life without  too many restrictions.

A lot of people give up if they aren’t losing the weight quick enough or they’ve seen a stall or a rise but that’s perfectly normal, the key is to keep going, even though it feels like your progress has stopped.

Below can also be a few factors.

1-Hormonal Changes

Hormones like cortisol, insulin, and even your menstrual cycle can cause temporary weight gain or stalls. These fluctuations are part of your body's complex regulation system, and as the diet goes on the body tends to become more resistant to fat loss, hence why we need breaks etc.

 2-Daily Variations

What you eat, drink, and how you sleep can cause day-to-day fluctuations. It's important to focus on long-term trends, not daily numbers.

 3- You Don’t Need As Much Calories

Essentially you might not be in a deficit anymore, you’ve lost a bit of weight you will need to readjust your daily/weekly energy intake, now you have less body fat you require less daily energy.

Remember, give yourself more time to achieve the goal, and try your best to focus on the small wins, they add up over time.