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Hitting The Weight-Loss Wall
There are a variety of exercise plateaus, but there is usually at least one element you may be forgetting -- what you eat! For instance, one of my clients has made a firm commitment to weight training with me ( 2 to 3 times a week) and taking spin classes on the other non-weight training days. He wants to lose a little bit of a "gut" and strengthen his upper body. He is doing everything right EXCEPT for one thing -- what he puts in his mouth. He hasn't altered his eating habits at all, in fact, he admits he's eating more because he is exercising. He sees improvement in his strength and ability to perform the exercises, but the weight loss just isn't happening. Another form of exercise plateau is when your body adapts to your exercise routine. You're eating right and exercising regularly. You have lost the first 10 pounds (or whatever HALF of your weight-loss goal may be). However, you have been in a "holding pattern" for more than two weeks. What helped you to lose the first half of your weight-loss goal, may NOT be the right way to lose the last half. It's time to take yourself to the next level. Doing the same exercise week after week, can DECREASE your calorie burn because your muscles become more efficient at the activity. Variety, on the other hand, will keep your muscles at their calorie-burning peak. I always stress the importance of cross-training to "keep things interesting", but if your goal is to break through the weight-loss wall, varied exercise may be just what you need. Once the pounds start coming off, it is easy to slip back into old habits. Keeping a food and activity log will help you stay "on track". |
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