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I have hit a weight loss plateau, how do I get past this point without losing hope and motivation
Hayes714 - As for a plateau, they can be difficult and frustrating. They are, however, part of the cycle of weight loss. Here's some information I posted in my journal. http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/40803 I'll be making a Health Page soon regarding this. Hope this helps and looking forward to hearing how you're doing.
deepdiver - You made an excellent post and wonder if this is something you'd be willing to share in the Weight Loss & Dieting Community? This type of information and support can be crucial to those trying to lose weight and make it through those difficult plateaus rather than being derailed by them. Thank you for caring enough to make this informational post!
deepdiver - You made an excellent post and wonder if this is something you'd be willing to share in the Weight Loss & Dieting Community? This type of information and support can be crucial to those trying to lose weight and make it through those difficult plateaus rather than being derailed by them. Thank you for caring enough to make this informational post!
to eliminate boredom and keep the pounds melting off. Each week you add more reps or another set, which means your muscles are challenged in new ways—and that means new muscle growth and more calorie burn.
But if you've hit a plateau, add some cardio to your program. But don't freak out if you hate running or treadmills—you can knock off an effective cardio workout in just minutes.
Here are five tips to help avoid weight-loss plateau:
Keep things varied with intervals. They burn belly fat more effectively than standard cardio. Remember, though, that intervals are relative—so increase intensity equally. The biggest mistake people make is working too hard during the recovery period, which defeats the point of intervals.
Interval training will skyrocket your post-workout metabolism, allowing you to burn almost twice as many calories as you would with traditional cardio workouts, Your easiest move: Get on a stationary bike, go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, rest for 20, and go again. Do that eight times. You'll be drained—but done in just minutes.
Use your days off effectively. Non-training days don't necessarily mean non-active days. Aim to do 30 minutes of light cardio or stretching through leisurely activities such as walking your dog or try yoga. It will improve your breathing, focus, and endurance—not to mention relieve sore muscles. This sort of between-workout activity can be mentally refreshing and physically restoring—perfect for breaking out of a slump.
Don't overdo it, though—you don't want to compromise your "on-day" workouts. Your focus should always be on quality, not quantity. Your body needs time to recover after difficult sessions.
Learn to increase resistance properly. Focus on reps before weight. If a set calls for eight reps, any weight where you can do six to 10 reps is the right amount. If you can do more, increase the weight; if you can't do six, drop back.
Write down what you eat. Your gains at the gym are reflected on the scale only if you're eating a healthy diet
But if you've hit a plateau, add some cardio to your program. But don't freak out if you hate running or treadmills—you can knock off an effective cardio workout in just minutes.
Here are five tips to help avoid weight-loss plateau:
Keep things varied with intervals. They burn belly fat more effectively than standard cardio. Remember, though, that intervals are relative—so increase intensity equally. The biggest mistake people make is working too hard during the recovery period, which defeats the point of intervals.
Interval training will skyrocket your post-workout metabolism, allowing you to burn almost twice as many calories as you would with traditional cardio workouts, Your easiest move: Get on a stationary bike, go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, rest for 20, and go again. Do that eight times. You'll be drained—but done in just minutes.
Use your days off effectively. Non-training days don't necessarily mean non-active days. Aim to do 30 minutes of light cardio or stretching through leisurely activities such as walking your dog or try yoga. It will improve your breathing, focus, and endurance—not to mention relieve sore muscles. This sort of between-workout activity can be mentally refreshing and physically restoring—perfect for breaking out of a slump.
Don't overdo it, though—you don't want to compromise your "on-day" workouts. Your focus should always be on quality, not quantity. Your body needs time to recover after difficult sessions.
Learn to increase resistance properly. Focus on reps before weight. If a set calls for eight reps, any weight where you can do six to 10 reps is the right amount. If you can do more, increase the weight; if you can't do six, drop back.
Write down what you eat. Your gains at the gym are reflected on the scale only if you're eating a healthy diet
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