Healthy Weight Loss

Weight loss plateaus tend to occur a few weeks into diet and exercise programs. When you reach a plateau, eating and exercising the same way no longer yields the same weight loss results. However, a few simple tweaks to your diet, exercise routine and motivation are often all it takes to jump start your weight loss again.

Instructions

1 Reassess your daily habits. The Mayo Clinic suggests this technique to make sure you have not inadvertently relaxed your diet and exercise routine. Make sure you are working out regularly, your workout routine is still challenging, and that you have not allowed your portion sizes to get larger. The Mayo Clinic also recommends reassessing your original weight loss goal to determine whether it is still realistic for you.
2 Lower your calories. Your body requires fewer calories as you lose weight. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist, or use an online tool to help you determine how many calories you need daily to continue losing weight. According to WebMD, reducing your calorie intake by 100 to 200 calories daily may be enough to overcome your weight loss plateau. Do not allow your daily calorie intake to fall below 1,200 calories. Consuming less than 1,200 calories a day is not enough to stave off hunger and may lead to overeating, according to the Mayo Clinic.
3 Change your workout routine. After doing the same activities for a few weeks your muscles become accustomed to them and do not have to work as hard to complete your routine, notes WebMD. To avoid this, change your routine by including new exercises or activities, or by increasing the intensity or duration of your workouts. The Mayo Clinic encourages you to look for ways to add more activity to your days -- such as playing with your children, doing vigorous house or yard work or walking to some of the places you would normally drive.

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