Weight & Body Composition

Why Weight Loss Plateaus and What to Do

Stalls are normal. Understand why they happen and how to restart progress.

· 2 min read

Your body adapts

As you lose weight, you burn fewer calories at rest and during movement. Hormones that control hunger also shift, making the same diet feel harder.

Check the basics

Portion creep, weekend eating and unlogged drinks can erase a deficit. Track honestly for two weeks and compare trends, not single weigh-ins.

Ways to break through

Add resistance training, increase daily steps, review protein intake and consider a planned two-week maintenance break. Persistent stalls with other symptoms deserve a medical check.

Try it: Weight Loss Timeline Calculator

Example with sample values. Open the full calculator →

Weekly loss0.5 kg
Time to goal22 weeks
Daily deficit500 kcal

At 0.5 kg per week you would reach 70 kg in about 22 weeks.

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Educational content only. This article does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Medical disclaimer.

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