It is important to work towards overcoming challenges such as a weight plateau during weight loss. To get back on track, you need to understand that a weight plateau is a normal part of most people’s weight management journey. In fact, it may even benefit some people to view the weight plateau as a success – as it reflects the weight loss progress they have made. Don’t beat yourself up – it happens to many people and is certainly not a failure on your part.
Don’t be tempted to give up. Remind yourself of your goals and think about what prompted you to begin your weight management journey in the first place. Remember, the goals you set should always be based on what is achievable for you, rather than what society may say the ‘ideal’ weight is. Celebrate the progress made to date rather than focusing on the current blip and remind yourself that you have succeeded before and can do so again.
If you think it would help, speak to your healthcare provider about behavioural therapy – individualised programs that help sustain changes in behaviour - or discuss the possibility of being referred for a weight management programme.