In this week's episode:

Breaking the Scale Stall:  Why your Weight Loss Plateau Isn't your Fault (And What to do About it)

Feeling frustrated because the scale won't budge despite doing everything right? You're not alone! In this episode, I dive deep into the real reasons behind weight loss plateaus and why they're actually a normal part of your weight loss journey—not a sign of failure.

As someone who's maintained a 30kg weight loss for 23 years and coached hundreds of women through their own transformations, I see this plateau frustration constantly. The truth is, most plateaus aren't about your food choices or lack of willpower—they're about your body doing exactly what it's designed to do.

in this episode I share the surprising number one cause of weight loss plateaus (hint: it's not what you think!), walk you through a complete checklist of plateau triggers, and give you actionable strategies to break through that stubborn scale stall. Plus, I'll teach you the mindset shifts that separate successful long-term weight loss maintainers from chronic dieters.

Whether you're following a low carb diet, keto lifestyle, or any sustainable eating plan, this episode will help you understand your body better and give you the tools to keep progressing toward your weight loss goals.

What You'll Learn

In this episode, I'll teach you:

• Why weight loss plateaus happen and why they're completely normal (it's your body's natural protective mechanism, not your failure)
• The 7 most common plateau triggers including hormones, stress, sleep, and the weekend effect that sabotages your progress
• The surprising #1 cause of plateaus that most people never consider—and it's probably affecting you right now
• How your menstrual cycle impacts fat burning and why certain times of the month make weight loss nearly impossible
• The metabolism-slowing effects of alcohol and why even one glass can stall your progress for days
• Why your bedtime matters for fat loss and how missing those pre-midnight hours affects your body's ability to burn stored fat
• The weekend weight loss trap that keeps you stuck in the same weight range week after week
• Practical plateau-busting strategies you can implement immediately to get the scale moving again
• The crucial mindset shifts that separate long-term weight loss success from chronic diet failure
• How to identify what's in your control versus what you need to simply be patient with during plateaus

Key Moments

The Plateau Mindset Trap I explain why plateaus aren't really about food—they're about what happens in your mind when results slow down. This is where most people hand over their power and quit, but it's actually the defining moment that separates successful weight loss maintainers from chronic dieters.

The Menstrual Cycle Connection I break down exactly how hormones affect fat burning throughout your cycle. From day 1 until ovulation (days 10-14), your body naturally wants to hold onto fat. Understanding this pattern can save you from unnecessary frustration and self-sabotage.

The One-Glass Rule Studies show that just one glass of alcohol can slow your metabolism for up to three days. If you're already dealing with a slow metabolism and stubborn scale, this could be the simple fix you need.

The Habit Plateau The biggest plateau cause that no one expects—your body adapts to your routine. We're creatures of habit, but your metabolism catches up to predictable patterns. I share how I use three-day fat loss acceleration protocols in my Academy program to keep bodies guessing.

The Weekend Weight Bounce If you're good Monday through Friday but sloppy on weekends, you'll stay exactly where you are. I explain the weekend effect and how it creates a frustrating cycle that exhausts your motivation.

The Power of Patience vs. Action I teach the difference between productive patience and passive waiting. When to be patient with your body's natural processes versus when to take action and shake things up.

The "What's in My Control" Framework My go-to method for breaking through plateaus—systematically going through every possible factor and focusing your energy only on what you can actually influence.

The One Meal Shake-Up Strategy Why changing just one meal can be enough to kickstart your metabolism again. I give specific examples of simple swaps that break your body out of predictable patterns.

The One Action You Can Do to Start Now

Shake up just one meal today.

Right now, look at your food plan and identify one meal you've been eating consistently—same food, same time, same routine. Today, I want you to completely swap it out for something different while staying within your low carb or healthy eating framework.

Examples:

• If you always have eggs for breakfast → switch to a protein shake
• If you always have a big salad with meat for dinner → try Greek yogurt with low carb cereal
• If you eat dinner at 7 PM every night → eat it at 4 PM and fast until morning
• If you always have the same lunch → have your breakfast foods for lunch instead

The goal isn't perfection—it's disruption. Your body thrives on predictability, but for continued fat loss, we need to keep it guessing. This one simple change can be enough to break the pattern and get your scale moving again.

Why this works: Your metabolism adapts to routine. When you do the same things at the same times every day, your body becomes efficient and stops working as hard to burn fat. One unexpected change signals to your body that it needs to stay metabolically flexible.

Remember: This isn't about restriction or punishment—it's about strategic variety. Make the swap, notice how easy it is to change things up, and feel your sense of control returning. You've got this!

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