Energetic Fit and Healthy Ways to Break Through that DREADED Weight Loss PLATEAU!

Ok, so no matter how well you're sticking to your routine, it's bound to happen...

You hit that DREADED weight loss plateau!

You're doing everything right, exercising regularly, eating right... right?

So, what can you do??

Sometimes, even when you're technically doing everything right on paper it still doesn't result in any pounds or inches lost in your real life for a week or 2 (maybe 3) and that can be SO annoying!!

Don't worry, though!  If you are doing what you're supposed to do your body may just be taking a break from the more obvious results of weight loss to go to work on other parts of the body where you may need the help and nutritional benefits of what you're doing such as immune system, inflammation etc...

But even with that said there are some adjustments you can make to switch things up again and kickstart your weight loss and fitness results and here are a few that you can try:

Ten Energetic Fit and Healthy Tips to Break through your Weight Loss Plateau-

1- Lift Weights to Lose Weight- So this is a phrase you may have heard before but it's an important one...  Lifting weights helps to build lean muscle on the body which helps you to burn more calories throughout the entire day even while at rest!

2-  Switch up your Routine- If you've been taking the same class at the gym for the past month, consider trying something completely different.. Start swimming or running.  If you are normally into cross fit, consider yoga or pilates.  And Vice versa if your regular workout is more slow paced, try a faster Hiit routine to mix things up!  Your muscles can get used to the same moves so the change of pace can help kickstart your results again.

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3-  Adjust your calorie intake-  As you start to lose weight, your metabolism may decrease because your body will require fewer calories to fuel your smaller body.  Pay attention to your caloric needs and consider a calorie tracking app to help keep track.

4-  Do you need MORE Calories??  Similarly, when you are working out more than you may have before, you also may require MORE calories to sustain your energy output.  Too few calories in the day can actually put your body into starvation mode forcing it to think it needs to hang onto weight to protect you from starving to death!  (Really!)  So also be sure you aren't eating too little!

5-  Keep a Food Log:  A food diary is often an underestimated tool in aiding with weight loss.  Many times we think we are doing very well but forget about little taste-tests here and there while making a meal or absent-mindedly dipping into the snack bowl on the counter while waiting for dinner.  Writing down what you eat in detail either with a food diary or an app can help you to be more mindful and aware of what you are consuming and therefore much more careful to stay on track with your goals.

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6-  Get some Zzzz... Are you tired?  One of the big things that can hinder weight loss is being too tired or stressed.  Getting a full night's rest is important to losing body fat because it hits the reset button for your hormones.  Even the smallest amount of sleep loss can increase cortisol which is the body's stress hormone.  And increased cortisol can result in body fat building up in the midsection which is the most dangerous kind.  (Go here to read about Toxic Visceral Fat and how to get rid of it!)

7-  Eat More Protein-  Protein burns the most calories durning digestion  and also contains amino acids that help the body to burn fat.  It also helps the body to build lean muscle to sculpt the body you want...  What kind of protein should you be looking for?  Avoid Soy protein or cheap, processed isolates... the most effective is UNdenatured Whey Protein from New Zealand because it is more pure than even the highest organic standards here in the States or high quality, organic, non-gmo vegan proteins such as hemp, pea or rice.

• read more here about Denatured vs UNdenatured Whey protein - What is the difference and why does it matter.
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8- Consider an Accountability/Challenge group for added support and motivation-  One of the reasons I see many people falter in their weight loss efforts is a lack of motivation.  They simply loose the motivation and drive to continue when there is no one around to keep them going and accountable.  Starting an official challenge such as the 16 week IsaBody challenge has been proven to help people to stay motivated to continue when there are incentives such as free nutritional supplements to support their efforts, and chances to win trips, cash etc!  

9-  Drink more WATER!  Did you know that the symptoms of dehydration feel similar to the symptoms of hunger?  Its pretty easy to confuse the two so when you think you feel hungry, try drinking a full glass of water first and then see how you feel.  You need at least 3 liters of water and up to a gallon especially if you are working out regularly...  It will make a big difference, I promise! ;)

10-  Flush out Toxins to release Fat-  The body has a defense mechanism where it will put fat cells around toxins as a method of protecting itself and vital organs from being poisoned, so until you first address the issue of toxins, your body won't effectively and permanently be able to release the unwanted fat. 

As Byron Richards, Certified Clinical Nutritionist put it: "A person who has too many toxins to process will make new fat cells and store those toxins along with fat in them. This is first a form of self-defense against being poisoned, and second, a strategy to get toxins out of the circulation and away from major organs. This means that some people will not be able to lose any weight at all, regardless of how little they eat, until the acute nature of their plumbing problems are addressed."

So, consider a Nutritional Cleanse to help rid the body of the toxins that prevent weight and fat loss.  

• Go here to read how a cleanse helps with fat loss - what happens to body fat during a nutritional cleanse.  

And focus on non-scale victories as well:

• how are your energy levels?
• Can you run more or further than you used to?
• lift more reps
• can you stretch further than you could before
• your clothes fit better
• you look and feel HEALTHIER!

Ultimately, no matter where you are in your weight loss and fitness journey, remember that plateaus here and there are normal.  

Aim to strive for Progress, not Perfection!

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