Stuck on a Weight Loss Plateau? Get Back on Track with Personal Counseling

You’re understandably frustrated when you hit a weight loss plateau after weeks or months of steady progress. You're not alone if you've found yourself stuck despite your best efforts. Weight loss plateaus affect some 85% of dieters. 

Even though plateaus are a standard part of the weight loss journey, the Physicians Weight Loss Center Highlands Ranch team can help you overcome them with expert guidance and support.

Our personalized counseling services mean you break through weight loss plateaus by addressing the unique factors holding you back. Here's how personal counseling can make a difference.

Why do weight loss plateaus occur?

You may experience a weight loss plateau for a variety of reasons, including:

Metabolic adaptation

As you lose weight, your metabolism may slow down, reducing the calories your body burns at rest. You naturally need fewer calories to support a smaller body.

Unconscious eating habits

Small changes in portion sizes or snacking can add up and stall progress. When you take a sample at the warehouse store or finish your child’s plate, the calories count. 

Lack of variety in exercise

Repeating the same workout routines can lead to diminishing returns as your body adapts. Your body wants you to be efficient, but this can mean you must work harder to get the desired results. 

Hormonal changes

Fluctuations in hormones, including stress-related hormones like cortisol, can impact your weight loss efforts. During weight loss, lower leptin levels, lingering leptin resistance, increased ghrelin (hunger hormone), and shifts in T3 and insulin can boost appetite, slow metabolism, and reduce energy use, making it harder to lose weight.

Understanding the root cause of your plateau is the first step to overcoming it.

How personal counseling can help

Working with one of our expert weight loss counselors means you’ll get customized strategies to help you get back on track. 

Your counselor will review your eating habits and suggest practical adjustments to help you break through your plateau. This might include portion control techniques, meal timing strategies, or introducing new, nutrient-dense foods. Sometimes, emotional eating or stress can sabotage progress. Counseling helps you identify these patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

If exercise is holding you back, a counselor can recommend changes to your workout routine that challenge your body in new ways, reigniting your metabolism and promoting fat loss.

Regular check-ins with a counselor provide the support and accountability needed to stay focused and motivated when results slow down.

If your plateau may be due to medical factors like hormonal imbalances or underlying health conditions, a medical weight loss counselor can identify these concerns and suggest appropriate interventions.

Practical ways to overcome a plateau

In addition to personal counseling, these simple changes can help you overcome a plateau:

• Change up your workout routine by trying new activities to challenge different muscle groups
• Track your intake through a dietary calculator to identify hidden calories or nutritional gaps
• Prioritize seven to nine hours of quality sleep per night, as rest is crucial for metabolic health
• Manage stress through techniques like mindfulness, yoga, or deep breathing exercises

If you're ready to move past your plateau, contact Physicians Weight Loss Center Highlands Ranch today to schedule your appointment. 

Our expert team is here to provide personalized counseling and evidence-based strategies to help you succeed. Let's work together to achieve your weight loss goals and improve your health.