Your Body Does Not Want You To Lose Weight!

Your Body Does Not Want You To Lose Weight!
If you've been working on weight loss, this news won't come
as a surprise.

Your body works to create a natural balance between intake
and output. You may experience initial weight loss, but
then hit the dreaded "weight loss plateau" and notice your
progress has slowed to a complete stop, even if you are
consistently exercising and reducing your calorie intake.

Here are 5 common reasons you hit weight loss plateaus and
solution for each.

Problem 1: One problem could be you are reducing your
calorie intake too much. To burn calories, it takes
calories. When your calorie intake decreases, your body
lowers your metabolism. Your body actually begins to
require less calories to function. Reducing your calorie
intake by 500 or more can cause an increase in hunger, and
have your body holding tightly to your stored fat. Talk
about frustrating!

Solution 1: You can push through this plateau by keeping
your calorie intake to just under your maintenance level
which will keep your energy level and metabolism at higher
levels.

Problem 2: You may also be suffering from a loss of lean
body mass. Your muscles burn fat, and if you lose muscle
through weight loss, you are burning fewer calories. It's
estimated that lean body mass uses five times as many
calories as fat mass, so if you've lost lean body mass,
your metabolism slows down, and with it, your weight loss.

Solution 2: To prevent this you want to be sure you keep
your body nourished through a healthy diet that includes
vitamin supplements if necessary, and by exercising
regularly.

Problem 3: Your plateau may be caused because of your
weight loss success. Sounds crazy, right? You wanted to
lose weight. But don't forget that when you weigh less,
your body requires less calories because it takes less
energy to move your body.

Solution 3: Include a weight training program to increase
your lean body mass which will compensate for the calorie
reduction.

Problem 4: Your weight loss program and exercise plan has
caused your body to make changes so it can better adjust to
it's new routine. Initially your muscles are rebuilding and
using lots of calories. However, your body will eventually
stop adapting and will burn less calories.

Solution 4: You can counter this by keeping your exercise
routine from getting stale. Maintain your body's adaptation
phase by varying the intensity, frequency, duration and the
types of exercise that make up your fitness program.

Problem 5: Boredom can also sabotage your weight loss plan.
If you are bored with your diet, so is your body!

Solution 5: Use your weight loss plan as a reason to try
new foods and new recipes. Vary your exercise routine,
perhaps changing the environment from time to time. If you
regularly visit the gym, try a hike or a jog outside
instead. Try to remember that plateaus are just temporary
and don't have to become roadblocks. Remain positive,
focused, and motivated.

Keep moving... You can push through the plateaus and keep
on the road to better health!

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Debbie helps women wanting to lose weight quickly through
her blog on natural weight loss and weight loss
supplements...http://weonadiet.com .