Weight Loss Plateaus in Menopause | MMP Ep.46
Have you ever been in a diet and things seem to be going well and then BAM progress seems to stall? Ahhh, the dreaded weight loss plateau. In today's episode, I cover what a weight loss plateau actually is, how to assess if you are, in fact, in one, and what to do about it! As always, if you want a free assessment to determine where you should be for calories to lose weight and the right strategies for you to use, just send me a message on Facebook or shoot over an email! To learn how to get access to ALL our free resources, watch this video: https://www.loom.com/share/3fe69b67790a4fbc9de22d64a486cb28?sid=6e14b006-7fbf-40b1-9ccf-5c9b5d7870fa Now, let's get into the episode! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gpJjh9XuRsE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Introduction (01:48) — Today's topic: everything you need to know about weight loss plateaus (02:24) — What exactly is a plateau? (06:13) — Determining if you're actually experiencing a plateau (08:28) — 1) Are you tracking accurately? (10:37) — 2) Are you hitting your daily water goal? (11:11) — 3) Are there other factors causing water retention or bloating? (12:50) — 4) How is your digestion? (13:22) — 5) Are you getting enough sleep? (13:59) — 6) Are you stressed? (15:01) — 7) Are you assessing metrics other than scale weight? (16:17) — 8) Are you ACTUALLY still making progress (even if it's slower than you'd like)? (19:43) — 9) How long are your fat loss phases? (22:18) — You've determined you're actually in a plateau, what now? (27:42) — The importance of patience during this journey (30:42) — Key takeaways PREVIOUS EPISODES MENTIONED: ‣ Why "Eat Less, Move More" Doesn't Work in Menopause (feat. Coach Kirianna) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-eat-less-move-more-doesnt-work-in-menopause-feat/id1683220450?i=1000636626769 ‣ Weight Fluctuations in Menopause - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/weight-fluctuations-in-menopause-mmp-ep-8/id1683220450?i=1000614837601 ‣ Reverse Dieting for Menopause Fat Loss (the 'Simple Seasons' approach to fat loss) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reverse-dieting-for-menopause-fat-loss-the-simple/id1683220450?i=1000615678907 ‣ How Gina Increased Her Calories From 1000 to 2200! (Client Spotlight) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-gina-increased-her-calories-from-1000-to-2200-client/id1683220450?i=1000632249135 ‣ 10 Steps to Boost Metabolism in Menopause (to lose fat) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/10-steps-to-boost-metabolism-in-menopause-to-lose-fat/id1683220450?i=1000634592004 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537 ‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast ‣ All other links: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ‣ Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET