How To Break Through A Fat Loss Plateau (DO THIS)

If you feel like you are beginning to experience a fat loss/muscle building “plateau” in your training or nutrition goals, then you’ve come to the right place! In this video, Jordan discusses what it means to be in a “plateau” and how you can break from this point so that you can reach your goals.

Let’s face it, we all at some point leave the honeymoon phase of training where progress begins to slow down and we are left battling with our emotions and questioning whether what we are doing is even working… Jordan stresses the importance of understanding that although progress has begun to slow down, that doesn’t mean that it is time to quit! If you have been following Mind Pump for some time then you may understand that our bodies are adaptation machines and it doesn’t take very long for our bodies to begin to get better at utilizing the stressors/energy that we give it.

Here are some important points and quick tips mentioned in the video:
- “Plateau” is different for all individuals
- You are not going to lose weight every day
- You are not going to get stronger after every workout
- Don’t let your emotions keep you from staying consistent
- Take the long-term approach with your health
- Quitting WILL make you stop your progress

When it comes to reaching your health goals, as much as it would be nice to see fast progress, progression realistically goes more up and down. There is only so much planning ahead you can do and there are too many variables in our lives that we rarely can completely control. What we can control is how we react emotionally to our progress. Instead of looking at progress slowing down as a reason to quit, look at it as an opportunity to learn more about what is happening with your body. One thing we know for sure is that consistency will bring you much more progression over a long period of time vs deciding to quit stopping your progress entirely.

Sal, Adam, & Justin have also covered this topic entirely and here is the episode where you can dive deep and learn more:

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[zahedah]

I saw this video over 3 months ago...everytime my weight stalled, I remembered his words to keep going and surely enough the next week pounds would come off and then I would stall for a while again....and I would push through....KEEP GOING

[MidianUK]

not just a lesson for training and weight lose, also applies to the grind toward life goals

[MsNalder]

I so needed to hear this 💯🙌🏾
I lost 45 lbs and have hit a plateau for a few months. I have that much more to lose. I’m hitting the gym, eating clean but the scale stays the same. It’s so easy to get discouraged when you don’t get the results as quickly as you’d like but I’m gonna ride it out.

[cannedmilk]

I lost 27 lbs in 11 weeks. The last 2 weeks I've been suck around 242 to 244 lbs.. today I weigh 240. The important thing is to definitely keep going. Thanks for the words of encouragement!

[EmpowereDad]

I lost 40 lbs super fast dieting and going to the gym 7 days a week. The last 2 weeks I've been stuck at 220 I started at 260 and I realize 40 lbs of fat loss is great but it's discouraging to stop seeing progress. I'm in an extreme deficit every day, I go to the gym and bust ass and get on the scale every morning to see no change. I'm not going to stop, it just sucks losing so much so fast and then nothing. My body is holding onto my mid section. I just want to get rid of this damn belly fat. Thanks for the videos! Knowledge is truly power.

[TheBrandonn]

This makes sense. Honestly I've been saying something similar to this in my head. Just keep repeating "Trust the process" and go with what ive been doing

[geraldbrienza]

I have been IF since December. Down 50. Could not lose that last 10. Went back to eating normal (still healthy, ) for two weeks (didn’t weigh myself) Went IF again 1 week before Drs appoint. His scale had me down 7 lbs. I could not believe it, thought it had to be calibrated wrong. Next day, on my scale, I was also down the 7. So, body need a break apparently. Yes, just stick with it. Don’t just obsessively weigh yourself. Keep doing your thing and let it happen for you.

[jessejuarez]

Main reason I'm here. I'm at that "plateau" trying to figure it out! 😂. I've been in the gym every day and fasting for two weeks and zero weight loss. Zero sugar and minimal carbs. Lots of protein intake and no weight loss. I am going to intake more fiber and water in my diet to see if that will change things. Keep going.

[itgetter]

I've been at kettlebell training for going on 3 years, and have seen slow but steady progress the whole time. I love this video. Have patience, and keep the faith! Thanks, MindPump!

[lexxlucci]

I should not have laughed when you said but I chuckled. This was exactly the message I needed! I’ve been scrambling trying to figure out how to burn more fat and I’m nearing burnout. So glad I came across this video. No more crying about a 🤣

[HoosierSHU]

This is where I'm at. This is what I needed to hear.

[spencerschubert]

At the end... “don’t change your calories, don’t change your training”.

Maybe not the best advice 🤔. If you’ve been on the same diet for a long time and made tons of weight loss progress, it’s possible you’re no longer in a caloric deficit. If you’ve been at the same weight for weeks. It would be a good idea to try going 200 calories lower. Or adding 20-30 min of low intensity cardio to what you’re currently doing.

[mitchellmiller]

Right on point my man. I've told so many people who stay in great shape all year round they've been working out or been in the fitness industry for years and they know what to do because they went through all the bumps and made so many mistakes

[flerp]

Thanks, I needed to hear this. Been the story of my entire adult life. Step 1: go on fad diet. Step 2: lose a bunch of weight quickly and get excited. Step 3: stop losing weight as quickly. Step 4: start asking why I'm suffering for "no results." Step 5: quit and regain all my weight and then some. Step 6: see Step 1.

At the very least, I'm glad that I'm tired of this pattern and recognize that it even is a pattern. I'm going to keep at it.

[ggarzaigg]

I felt like this until my last doctors appointment, and she was pleasantly surprised to see that my blood pressure was actually normal. There are results that you might be getting that aren’t measurable by a scale. 👍

[Babe]

Thank you so much. This really makes sense and helps that said weightloss progress are zig zag and never straight.
I have been searching fix for my weightloss plateau. It’s been a month and my weight has been stagnant even after following proper diet and workout regimen.
Your advice really makes sense. Thank you.

[rebecagarcia]

This was exactly what I needed to hear. I don't really appreciate the mockery because this is something real to people, but it did help change my way of thinking. So thank you for this video.

[ilhann]

I was looking for miracle tips to break it and found your video and I think what you said is actually the best thing I’ve heard so far !
Awesome advice that can be used on everything in life.
Thanks a lot !

[hutsy]

It’s tough. I’ve lost just over 90 pounds this year(2022). 340 down to in between 243-247. I’ve been in a “plateau” for about a month and it is discouraging. I did take a 3 week break from the gym from a work related accident where my ankle was injured. But I am back in the gym now 4 days a week but the scale isn’t going down anymore. Im Washington he said way I have the whole year to lose more weight. I am sticking to around 2000 calories a day. I do have a protein shake with creatine after every workout so considering I’m gaining muscle, could be a factor as to why I’m not losing too much weight. My fat is turning into muscle but I still have a lot of leg fat and belly fat that I’m having a difficult time trying to get rid of. Thanks to all who read this (not sure how many that will be) but I’ll keep doing my best and keep going to the gym to better myself. Enjoy yourselves everyone

[tenchiynh]

Thanks for this advice. I really needed to hear it! I've lost 100 lbs. in the past year but have lost no weight in over 2 weeks. I remained patient and just broke the plateau after 18 days.