Common questions
Plateau: progress has stalled
Updated: October 25, 2026
Plateaus are normal. Check:
- Is your tracking accurate? Weigh and log food for 1–2 weeks — oil, drinks and snacks often go uncounted.
- Maintenance drops as you lose weight — adjust calories by another 100–200 kcal.
- Activity: have your steps dropped?
- Sleep and stress — they hold water and hide progress.
- Training: are load, reps or volume going up gradually?
Track more than the scale: waist, photos and strength — you may be gaining muscle while losing fat.
General sports-nutrition guidance, not medical advice. If you have a condition, are pregnant or take medication, check with your doctor first.
