Weight loss plateaus can be tough to break. Here are a few reasons why you may be stuck in a rut. First, weight loss comes with either a decrease in calories or an increase in activity or both. It makes sense to think, “If I eat less, I will lose weight.” Often, people take this too far. If you are eating under 1500 calories as a man or 1200 calories as a female, your body is in a “starvation” mode and is hanging on to every calorie you eat. It’s not getting enough fuel to let go of those fat stores. The other reason you may be at a plateau is too much working out. Your body is susceptible to overuse injuries and fatigue. Try for 30-60 minutes of activity a day and you’ll be on your way to a steady, but permanent weight loss.

Source: Acefitness.org

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