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Many people will experience one or a few stalls in their weight loss.  This is normal and to be expected so don't give up on your plan.  Weight stalls are when you've been actively losing weight and for a week or more you notice that your weight has not decreased.  There are a variety of reasons behind weight stalls.  Review your exercise patterns, food journal if you've been keeping one and any other lifestyle habits.  If you've been slacking at exercise or snacking more than usual, this may be the cause of your weight stall; however, even if you've stayed 100% on track, it can be normal to experience a stall. When you've hit a weight plateau, ensure you're sticking to your plan and be patient.  As your body adjusts to your new weight, you should see your weight loss restart. Any big lifestyle change can be difficult to follow long-term.  Journaling can help you keep track of your progress and be a place to vent frustrations or write about exciting progress. Studies have shown that journaling can help dieters in a variety of ways.  Keeping track of your food will help keep you accountable.  Also, seeing your progress can be a motivating factor to keep you on track. Dieting can get lonely, especially if the people around you lead unhealthy lifestyles. Having a friend to diet and exercise with can help you stay motivated and actually make dieting fun.  Ask friends of family members to help you stay accountable.  Share with them your diet, exercise, and lifestyle plan.  You may feel less tempted to slip up around people who know what your goals are. It might also be a good idea to go through weight loss together.  Studies have shown that when you exercise or diet together with friends, this support group helps everyone involved be more successful long-term. Adults should be getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Being tired can impact your weight in multiple ways: you are more likely to make bad decisions when tired (like getting a pizza instead of something healthy); you may be more likely to go for late-night, carb-heavy snacks; you may crave junk food; and on top of that, you may lack the energy to exercise. . When you are stressed, your body releases a hormone called cortisol, which tells your body to conserve energy (i.e., hang on to fat). If you're exercising, that's a great way to bust stress, but look into other methods as well. Consider yoga, meditation, positive visualization, going for a walk in nature, laughing with a friend, or doing something creative to help reduce your stress.
Plan for a weight plateau or stall. Start a journal. Find a diet buddy. Get enough sleep. Reduce stress