If your weight-loss progress stalls, just keep going

Don't let a weight loss plateau hold you back

By Ken Berger

You know how a lot of women get discouraged when they experience a weight loss plateau?

They're putting in the time and effort and think they're doing all the right things. But the scale stops moving and they get frustrated.

As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I help women in their 40s and up break through their weight loss plateau by ditching hours of cardio and starvation diets.

Women like Loretta.

When Loretta started training with Max Velocity Fitness in July, she'd already lost 26 pounds ... but had gotten stuck.

You may have fallen into the same trap as Loretta. She was doubling and tripling down on "cardio," but at a certain point, it stopped working.

She was putting in hours and hours on the treadmill and "eating healthy," but was really frustrated that the scale had stopped moving.

And it was especially disappointing since she and a friend were planning a joint party for a milestone birthday that's coming up in March. 

"I really wanted the dress shopping experience to be pleasant!" she said.

Well, since then, Loretta has dropped another 14 pounds! Plus, she's stronger, has more energy and no longer gets winded going up the stairs at work.

Oh, and that birthday dress is gonna look hot ...

You see, a weight loss plateau like the one Loretta experienced is very common. So if you've experienced one -- or you're experiencing one now -- you're not alone.

And it's not your fault.

Here are the three most common causes of a weight-loss plateau:

1. Too much cardio. Walking and walking and walking some more -- on the treadmill or outside -- is good for your physical, cardiovascular and emotional health. But it's not going to tip the scales in your favor when you're trying to lose weight.

2. Not enough food. Yes, it's true ... most women eat less and less when the scale stops moving. That only slows down the metabolism even more, and makes it easier for a weight loss plateau to happen.

3. Too much stress, not enough sleep. Lack of sleep and poor stress management are two of the biggest causes of a weight loss plateau. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep a night, and adopt some stress-relieving activities into your routine ... such as breathing, meditation, stretching, yoga and walking outdoors in nature.

If you're curious about the simple steps that Loretta took to end her weight loss plateau, it was all actually really simple. And if you're experiencing a weight loss plateau, you can implement the same strategies that worked for Loretta by following a few simple steps.

First, schedule a quick, 10-minute phone chat with me so we can go over the specifics of your situation and discover exactly what you need to make a breakthrough. Next, I'll map out a plan for you that will help you break through your weight loss plateau. I'm guessing that you'll find it easier than you ever imagined. If you agree, we'll come up with a simple way to put your plan into action so you can get the results that you want.

There are only so many more opportunities to pick out a little black dress, put it on, and look and feel fabulous while celebrating a milestone birthday.

My clients like Loretta experience the relief of finally breaking through their weight loss plateau, so they can feel confident and eager to celebrate while feeling young and free and ready to dance the night away.

All you have to do is have a 10-minute phone chat with me, and you'll be on the path to a slimmer, more youthful and more vibrant life.