Kayakalpa by Dr. Shruthi Thennati

  You’ve started eating better. You’re exercising regularly. The first few weeks go well — and then suddenly, the weighing scale stops moving. This is called a weight-loss plateau , and it is extremely common. A plateau doesn’t necessarily mean that your diet has “stopped working” or that you’ve failed. As your body weight changes, your energy requirements and appetite can change too. The important question is: what should you do next? What Is a Weight-Loss Plateau? A weight-loss plateau occurs when your weight remains relatively stable for a period of time despite continuing your weight-management efforts. Weight loss is rarely a straight downward line. Your weight can fluctuate because of: Water retention Hormonal changes Menstrual cycle Changes in bowel movements Sodium intake Exercise Changes in food intake So a few days without weight loss doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve reached a plateau. A genuine plateau is better assessed by looking at trends over time , rather than one or...