The effect of the plateau is a stage of weight loss, in which weight loss stops, despite the fact that proper nutrition and sports training remain at the same level. Most often, the plateau effect when losing weight occurs in those who use only low-calorie diets for this.
The effect of the plateau how long?
The effect of the plateau can last quite a long time - in each case everything is individual. It arises from the fact that with reduced nutrition, the body believes that the hungry times have come, and reduces the metabolism, turning into an economical mode of energy consumption. As a rule, this is accompanied by a general weakness.
The effect of the plateau how to overcome?
In order to overcome the plateau, it is necessary to disperse the metabolism. It is activated every time you eat and play sports, so you should follow special rules:
- Eat small meals 5-6 times a day.
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
- Go in for sports or increase the load if you are already doing.
- Include in the diet products that disperse the metabolism: oatmeal, grapefruit , herbs, yogurt, broccoli, cinnamon, green tea, turkey, eggs.
An approximate diet for each day should be as follows:
- before breakfast: 1-2 glasses of water;
- breakfast: oatmeal or dish of eggs, tea;
- second breakfast: a glass of water and an apple;
- before dinner: 1-2 glasses of water;
- dinner: soup, light salad, juice;
- afternoon snack: a glass of water, grapefruit;
- before dinner: 1-2 glasses of water;
- Dinner: vegetables + lean meat / poultry / fish;
- before going to bed: a glass of skimmed yogurt.
Eating this way, you will quickly defeat the effect of the plateau and continue to lose weight. At the same time every day jump with a skipping rope, twist the hoop or run (at least on the spot). All this will allow you to regain weight loss and achieve the desired results.