Have you been crushing your workouts and sticking to your nutrition plan, but the scale just won’t budge? You might be in a fat loss plateau - and that’s totally normal. Here’s how to get things moving again.

1. Adjust Your Calories

As your body gets smaller, your metabolism adapts to fuel the new you. That means your previous calorie intake might no longer be enough to keep the fat loss going. Try reducing your calories by 5-10% to reignite progress.

2. Focus on Food Quality

Processed foods can sneak in extra calories and leave you feeling unsatisfied. Instead, fill your plate with:

• Lean proteins

• Fresh fruits

• Colorful vegetables

These nutrient-dense choices help you stay fuller for longer and support a healthy metabolism.

3. Keep Moving

Your brain is clever - it tries to conserve energy as you lose fat by subtly encouraging you to move less. Fight back by aiming for 10,000–12,000 steps per day. It’s a simple way to keep your energy output high without overtraining.

4. Review Your Training

Is your workout plan still geared toward fat loss? Make sure your sessions are:

• Well-programmed

• Challenging

• Consistent

Push yourself each time you train, and don’t be afraid to reassess your routine.

5. Manage Sleep & Stress

High stress and poor sleep are a double whammy for fat loss. They can lead to:

• Increased fat storage (especially around the midsection)

• Slower metabolism

• Cravings and poor recovery

Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep each night and find ways to keep stress in check - whether that’s through breathwork, journaling, or simply taking time to unwind.

Have You Hit a Fat Loss Plateau? The team at AEM is here to help you troubleshoot, reset, and keep moving toward your goals - head to aemhp.com to speak with us and break that plateau!