{"id":24731,"date":"2025-01-28T16:59:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T16:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/?p=24731"},"modified":"2026-04-11T18:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:39:03","slug":"how-to-continue-losing-weight-when-you-are-stuck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/como-seguir-bajando-peso-cuando-estancas\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you keep losing weight when you get stuck?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you been losing weight at a good pace and suddenly you have stalled? Now, no matter what you do, you can't lose any more weight? You may have reached the meadow of thinning<\/strong>, and Although you might not believe it, it is common.<\/strong>. We explain what this causes and, more importantly, how to get out of the deadlock in weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the plateau of thinning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The plateau of weight loss is a stagnation in weight loss; it is the point where you can\u2019t continue to lose weight no matter how hard you try. All people who are making lifestyle changes to lose weight eventually reach the plateau of weight loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does weight loss stall?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Weight loss stagnates for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You don't adjust your diets as you lose weight <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you are overweight, even subtle changes in your diet can make you lose a lot of weight, because the body cannot function without large amounts of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, it\u2019s easier to lose weight when you just start losing weight by stopping eating excessive portions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is that the diet you follow when you have obesity or morbid obesity works to some extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, to maintain weight loss, you will have to make adjustments to your diet, or adopt a new one based on your weight to ensure that you maintain the necessary calorie deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You follow an inefficient exercise routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A common problem is following an exercise routine that no longer demands as much from you as before or that isn't giving you results. And if it doesn't demand anything or has an intensity or exercises that are inappropriate, you'll end up reaching the plateau of weight loss and stagnating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You have high levels of stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress is one of the toughest obstacles to weight loss. It drives you to eat out of anxiety\u2014what is known as emotional hunger<\/em>, They take away your motivation to exercise, make it difficult to get enough rest; all of these are factors that influence your weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of that, stress is linked to increases in cortisol levels in the body, which can slow down your metabolism and impair insulin production\u2014both of which contribute to weight gain and, of course, make it more difficult to lose it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. You maintain sedentary routines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sedentary lifestyles are associated with overweight and obesity. In fact, in many cases, it is a lack of exercise that most contributes to weight gain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study published in 2008<\/a>, The study showed that people who spent the most time watching television (more than 21 hours a week) were more likely to suffer from obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it's not just television, Another study from 2018<\/a>, He reflected that people with obesity could spend up to 6 hours sitting at their work and on their free days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So even if you follow a diet, if you maintain sedentary habits, you can end up stagnating in your weight loss efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. You don't get enough rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lack of sleep slows down weight loss, as reflected by a 2022 scientific review<\/a>. Which means that if you don't get enough rest, it will be much harder for you to lose excess weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also takes into account that poor sleep patterns contribute to anxiety and stress, which also complicate weight loss and expose you to emotional hunger, which can lead you to eat more than you should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get out of the weight stagnation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to get out of the weight slump; here are some of the most effective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Reduce your consumption of ultra-processed foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ultraprocessed foods are high in calories and sugar, so even in small amounts they can make you consume more calories and sugar than you should, leading to weight gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reducing the consumption of ultraprocessed foods to a minimum is one of the most effective ways to break the deadlock in weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Stick to your diet and don't skip it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s useless to have a diet if you don\u2019t follow it to the letter and skip it every time you have the chance. In fact, you can have the ideal diet for you, but to see results you have to follow it every day. Do this, and you\u2019ll see how you can regain your weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Adopt a more active lifestyle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of driving everywhere, walk; instead of using the elevator, use the stairs. Find ways to entertain yourself that don\u2019t involve sitting for many hours a day, such as playing sports or going for a walk every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may seem insignificant, but these changes will reduce your sedentary lifestyle and make it easier for you to lose weight again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Exercise at the appropriate intensity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The exercise needs to be intense to help you lose weight, so your routine should adapt as you lose weight and get in shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to exercise and see results, the most recommended thing is for a trainer to create a customized routine for you; this way you will exercise in the ideal way and intensity to maintain a steady weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Evaluate your case with a weight loss specialist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Specialists like a dietician can analyze your health situation and tell you what solution is best for you to continue losing weight when you get stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that in some cases, you may get stuck due to health complications and medications or treatments. A nutritionist can evaluate all of this to tell you what you should do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to weight loss, it is best to have the advice of specialists to ensure that you don't leave anything to chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you already know why weight loss often stalls and how you can get out of this rut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get rid of being overweight forever, Contact our specialists<\/a> and we will show you what solutions we have to help you regain your health and eliminate your excess weight.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you been losing weight at a good pace and suddenly you\u2019ve stalled? Now, no matter what you do, you can\u2019t lose any more weight? Maybe you\u2019ve reached the plateau of weight loss, and although you might not believe it, it\u2019s common. We explain what this causes and, more importantly, how to get out of the stagnation in the weight loss\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24732,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-consejos-bajar-de-peso"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":16,"label":"Consejos para Bajar de Peso"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/como-seguir-bajando-peso-cuando-te-estancas-1024x535.jpg",1024,535,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Dr. Crist\u00f3bal Garza","author_link":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/autor\/cristobalgarza\/"},"comment_info":2,"category_info":[{"term_id":16,"name":"Consejos para Bajar de Peso","slug":"consejos-bajar-de-peso","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":16,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Tips, h\u00e1bitos saludables y estrategias para perder peso de forma efectiva y segura.","parent":0,"count":17,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":16,"category_count":17,"category_description":"Tips, h\u00e1bitos saludables y estrategias para perder peso de forma efectiva y segura.","cat_name":"Consejos para Bajar de Peso","category_nicename":"consejos-bajar-de-peso","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24731"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26074,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24731\/revisions\/26074"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}