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While it may be frustrating, it is not uncommon to reach a plateau during any weight loss program, especially as you get closer to your target weight. Weight loss in any Diet is bound to slow a bit after the initial 3 to 4 weeks, but that’s fine in the long run because sometimes we need to remind ourselves–slow and steady weight loss is best for long-term success.

That said, if you’d like to jump-start your weight loss, here are some strategies to try:

Try eating different foods. Sometimes people get into a food rut, eating the same things day in and day out, which may lead to overeating as a result of feeling unsatisfied with your routine. Add more variety and different veggies to your meal plan to combat boredom. This may be just what you need to get over a weight-loss stall.

Get adequate exercise. Enjoy a fitness program based on interval training. I’ve presented many posts about this very effective training style. Interval training is where you alternate between short bursts of intensive effort and a short period of less intensity for recovery. Then repeat through out your workout session. When you work at a higher intensity, you end up burning far more calories and fat in less time than you would if you were working out at a steady pace. You need to know that interval training will help you develop more lean muscle mass, which helps boost metabolism, in turn allowing you to shed unwanted pounds.

Keep track of what you eat. Truth is that many studies have confirmed that we under report the kinds of foods, and the amount of food we consume. Thus under reporting can be as much as 50%. Clearly this is significant. So, really take this seriously and (at least at first) write down everything for a couple of days. If you have run in to a plateau, you may be eating too much of certain foods that is keeping you from losing weight at the same pace… For example, I recommend that you take a close look at the amount of nuts and cheese you’re consuming and cutting back on these items if you’re eating too much.

Finally, it’s possible that your weight loss has stalled because you’ve already reached your healthiest weight - even if it’s not your desired weight. If your cholesterol and blood-sugar levels have normalized, your desire to lose weight may be a matter of cosmetics. In this case, rather than focusing on the number on your scale, focus on how much better you feel and how much healthier you are.

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Please leave a comment about your weight loss struggles, or your weight loss successes.