What happens to your body when you hit a weight-loss plateau?
Few aspects of weight loss are as frustrating as when the changes you’ve seen on the scale begin to slow down, and then seemingly stop altogether. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing a weight-loss plateau. Some reasons for slowed weight loss are obvious, such as when healthier diet and exercise choices begin to give way to old, less healthful habits. But it can be hard to identify the reasons for a weight loss plateau when you stick to the healthy lifestyle changes that have already helped you lose weight. Weight loss occurs when there is a calorie deficit. A calorie deficit occurs when you burn more calories than you consume, and can be created either by increasing physical [...]
Myth: Eating at Night Will Make You Fat.
Many people think eating before bed will result in weight gain, but is there any truth behind this? We reviewed the scientific research looking at the effects of a late-night snack and whether it can help or hinder you in reaching your goals. What foods tend to be eaten in the evening? The problem many people face is the type of foods eaten in the evening tend to be high in calories and lower in positive nutrients such as fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. These calories also often aren’t accounted for in a daily calorie target and can lead a person to consuming more calories than they need. If a person is regularly overconsuming calories this can lead to weight [...]
Maintaining your weight loss
Achieving your target weight is a challenge but maintaining those results can be even harder. In fact, only around 20% of people manage to keep weight off for at least a year after reaching their target weight (1). Are you struggling with keeping the weight off? Read on for some helpful tips on sustaining your weight loss plan this autumn. Maintenance Tips Isagenix products and systems are a great starting point to help you succeed in your weight management journey. We’ve also come up with a few tips for continuing your healthy lifestyle. After all, you worked so hard to get here! Develop Healthy Habits At the start of any successful nutrition plan and exercise routine, developing healthy habits is [...]