How Can You Get Past a Weight Loss Plateau | Bradenton Surgical Group
One of the most frustrating parts of the weight loss journey is the weight loss plateau, and it’s something that nearly every dieter must face. Even if you’re losing weight as the result of lap band surgery, at some point, you will probably find that you’re no longer losing weight as quickly as you had been previously. Many people notice that their weight loss has slowed down, even though they’re doing the exact same things that had helped them lose weight before. What causes this common weight loss plateau, and how can you get past it?
As you lose weight, your body’s basal metabolic rate will decrease. Basically, the smaller your body is, the fewer calories your body will need to burn. If you don’t adjust how many calories you’re consuming or burning through exercise, you will probably notice a weight loss plateau.
In order to break through the weight loss plateau, you need to once again create a deficit between how many calories you consume and how many calories you burn. In order to do this, you may need to further reduce the amount of calories you’re eating. If you’ve had lap band surgery, you may already be eating a very small amount of food, so eating even smaller quantities can be difficult. Try taking a closer look at the types of foods you’re eating and make sure that you aren’t wasting volume on high-calorie, low-nutrient foods.
In addition to possibly reducing your caloric intake, you can also increase the number of calories you’re burning every day. You can do this by exercising if you aren’t already. If you’ve already started a fitness program, try increasing the intensity of your workouts. You can also burn more calories by finding ways to be more active in your day-to-day life. Try standing more often and walking whenever you can. These small steps can help you kick your weight loss back into gear.