3 steps to consistent weight loss.

Plateaus are not the problem. Here's what is...

You stick to the plan.

You eat well.

You hit your steps.

You even say no to the biscuits in the staff room.

Then you step on the scale…

…and nothing.

Maybe it’s even gone up!

Cue the frustration. You start thinking:

• “What’s the point?”

• “I should be getting better results.”

• “I can’t do this.”

• “I must be doing something wrong.”

  
  

Before you know it, you’re sliding into that old pattern:

📉 Give up → Feel crap → Start again → Repeat.

Let’s stop that right here.

🚨 The Problem Isn’t the Plateau. It’s the Panic

Here’s the truth: Progress will slow down sometimes. It’s part of the process—not a sign you’re failing.

What matters most is how you respond when that happens.

You can either react emotionally and sabotage yourself...Or pause, zoom out, and act like the logical, capable adult you actually are.

Easier said than done? Maybe. But let me show you how to do it with 3 simple steps that stop panic in its tracks.

🧠 Step 1: Acknowledge the Emotion—but Don’t Let It Run the Show

Yes, it’s annoying. Yes, you feel like you deserve more progress.Yes, you want to scream into the void.

That’s normal.

Feel the emotion—but don’t act on it.

Take a breath. Step back. Ask better questions.

What have I actually been doing?

Have I been consistent enough?

What does the data actually show?

📊 Step 2: Use Data to Make Decisions

Progress isn’t about guessing—it’s about using information.

Check:

• Weight (weekly averages, not daily fluctuations)

• Measurements

• Clothes fitting

• Progress photos

• Step count

• Calories or portion tracking

  
  

That data tells a story. And if the scale isn’t dropping, but your clothes feel looser? You’re still winning.

🔁 Step 3: Adjust What You Can Control

If you’ve been consistent, here are your three smart options:

1️⃣ Drop calories by 5–10%

Remove a portion from one meal, switch to lower-calorie versions (smart swaps), or tighten up your portions slightly.

2️⃣ Increase activity

Add a few thousand steps to your week, take an extra walk, or add a little movement during your day (stairs instead of lift, walking calls, etc).

3️⃣ Do both

Feeling good and ready to push? You can increase activity and slightly reduce calories for a more aggressive change.

❌ What NOT to Do

Don’t:

• Assume it’s not working and give up

• Slash calories dramatically with the idea of "being more strict"

• Obsess over daily weigh-ins, it's only data, collect it, use it

• Rely on willpower instead of structure

  
  

Fat loss isn’t a test of motivation. It’s a test of your ability to keep going when it’s not exciting.

💡 Real Talk: You Might Not Need to Do More—You Might Just Need to Wait

If you’re already doing all the right things, you might be holding onto water weight, dealing with stress, poor sleep, hormones, or just in a natural pause.

Give it another week. But keep tracking. Keep checking in. Keep showing up.

🎯 Want to Stop Quitting Every Time the Scale Messes With Your Head?

This is exactly what I help clients with every week. Inside The Body For Life Academy, we:

• Focus on real progress (not just the scale)

• Build flexible plans that survive real life

• Teach you how to make smart adjustments without burning out

  
  

📅 Book your free consultation here → Book Here

Let’s take the guesswork, guilt, and panic out of the process—and build you a plan you can actually stick to.