Why do weight loss plateaus occur?

This roadblock often occurs just after your initial weight loss, and again when you can't seem to lose those last few pounds. ... To make things worse, these weight-loss plateaus can last from several days to months. If your weight loss has come to an abrupt halt, you must be wondering: Am I doing something wrong? read more

As your weight drops and your body composition changes, so do your nutritional needs. There are several reasons why your weight can hit a plateau: As your weight goes down, you not only lose fat but also a small amount of muscle. It’s estimated that up to 25% of the body tissue lost during weight loss comes from muscle. read more

Your slower metabolism will slow your weight loss, even if you eat the same number of calories that helped you lose weight. When the calories you burn equal the calories you eat, you reach a plateau. To lose more weight, you need to either increase your physical activity or decrease the calories you eat. read more

By 6 months, a weight loss plateau is likely to occur. 1 While plateaus are an almost inevitable response to losing weight, the physiological reasons for why they occur is not well understood. One area of current research involves a possible link to reduced levels of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells that is involved in the regulation of appetite. read more