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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

How to Break Through a Fat Loss Plateau: What Actually Works

Are you stuck in a fat loss plateau? The scale won’t budge despite workouts and clean eating? Here’s what to do.

Introduction

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As you lose weight, your body burns fewer calories, so adjust your intake accordingly and see the results.

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Recalculate Your Calorie Needs

Walk more, take stairs, stay on your feet as small movements add up and matters the most.

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Increase NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)

Muscle burns more calories while being at rest and lifting weights also boosts your resting metabolism.

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Add Strength Training

Try to mix low and high-calorie days. This helps avoid metabolic slowdown and mental fatigue.

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Try Calorie Cycling

Poor sleep and high cortisol can lead to fat retention, especially around the belly. So focus on your sleep and stress levels.

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Focus on Sleep & Stress

That “tiny” snack may be adding 200 hidden calories to your diet. Track it with accuracy.

Track Honestly

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Change your routine, different intensity, different activity. Shock your body out of certain adaptations.

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Switch Up Your Workout

Water helps aid metabolism, digestion, and reduces false hunger signals.

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Stay Hydrated

Plateaus happen to everyone. It’s a sign your body is adapting, not failing. Level up with smarter strategies. Keep evolving your routine and nutrition, your breakthrough is right around the corner.

Conclusion

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