There are a number of possible reasons why your weight loss might become stalled during your weight loss journey.
Check the list below for some of the most common reasons & solutions to help you get back on track.
POSSIBLE REASONS
- Not drinking at least 2 litres (8 cups) of water every day.
- Being constipated or not taking a fibre supplement.
- Certain medications may affect your weight loss – have you started any new medications? Give your body a chance to adapt to the new medication and ask your doctor for advice.
- Are you exercising? You may find your shape changing rather than the numbers on the scale.
- Are you menstruating or pre-menstrual? This may affect the reading on the scale, especially if you are retaining fluid.
- You may be experiencing a weight plateau, this is quite normal, contact us at info@tonyferguson.co.za for solutions.
FOODS THAT MAY AFFECT WEIGHT LOSS
- Starchy foods e.g. potato, bread, rice, pasta, breakfast cereals, or legumes such as baked beans, chickpeas, kidney beans or cannelloni beans.
- Alcohol.
- Having 3 meal replacements per day.
- Mixing shakes with milk rather than water.
- Too many protein serves.
- Honey or sugar added to warm beverages or shakes.
- Excess dressings, sauces, mayo, gravies etc. or those with greater than 5g carbs per serve.
- Not consuming sugar-free versions of products e.g. having regular jelly or soft drinks.
- You may be experiencing a weight plateau, this is quite normal, contact us at info@tonyferguson.co.za for solutions.