Weight Loss Plateaus and Getting Through Them

If you've worked out for a while, you might come across a weight loss plateau. It's very common, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating. I wanted to do a post dedicated to weight loss plateau, because I am at my second once since starting to work out

This is from MayoClinic.com

Getting past a weight-loss plateau

Just because your weight loss has stalled, don't revert back to your old bad habits. These tips can help you restart your weight-loss plan.

By Mayo Clinic staff

You've worked hard to improve your diet and exercise habits, and you've been rewarded by seeing the number on the scale continue to drop. But then for no reason you can identify, the scale doesn't budge — even though you're still eating a healthy, low-calorie diet and exercising regularly. You've hit a weight-loss plateau.

Before you get too discouraged, you should know that it's normal for weight loss to slow and even stall. By understanding what causes a weight-loss plateau, you can decide how to respond and avoid backsliding on your healthy-eating and exercise habits.

What is a weight-loss plateau?

A weight-loss plateau occurs when you no longer lose weight despite continuing with your exercise and healthy-eating habits. Being stuck at a weight-loss plateau eventually happens to everyone who is trying to lose weight.

Although hitting a plateau is common, most people are surprised when it happens to them, for they believed that if they just maintained a reduced-calorie diet, they would continue to lose weight. The frustrating reality is that even well-planned weight-loss efforts often become stalled.

Hot Green Tea Benefits

(picture was taken by me)

Recently I have become addicted to drinking Hot Green Tea. I love the taste, and the fact that it has ZERO calories means I can drink this stuff all day, everyday and be a happy camper. I drink it hot because

1. I don't like iced tea
2. Its getting colder and this warms me up
3. It has helped me with this vicious cold I've been having

But besides good taste, did you know there are health benefits to drinking hot green tea? This is from livestrong.com

Drinking hot green tea is popular worldwide, especially throughout Asia. Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis bush, which contains high amounts of antioxidants called flavonoids and polyphenols. Scientific evidence based on epidemiological studies of populations has indicated that drinking green tea may lower your risk of chronic diseases. Consult your doctor or nutritionist about your health and the benefits of including hot green tea in your daily diet.