Weight Loss Plateau...

After an initial period of weight loss most people experience a weight loss plateau. This is something common among individuals, so don't get discouraged if you are not seeing the weight decrease as before. The weight loss plateau occurs primarily due to your body changing and has entered the shock phase. As your body adjust to the changes it thinks it is in famine and consequently tries to hold on to every calorie in your body resulting in a slower metabolism. To overcome this plateau you have to speed up your metabolism. The best way to go about doing this is to increase your activity level and make sure your calorie intake is adequate. Many people who are trying to loose weight often don't eat enough and skip meals. This could be the primary reason for the plateau. In order to increase your metabolism you have to try to eat as often as possible not going longer than three hours without eating. This alone will increase your metabolic rate. Also try changing up you fitness routine as your body can also adjust to the same exercise routine.