Overview
You've been putting in the effort—eating healthier, staying active, making real changes. But now, the scale just won't budge. Hitting a weight loss plateau can feel discouraging and confusing, especially when you're doing "everything right."
If your progress has stalled, it's not a failure. It may simply be your body's way of telling you something needs to be adjusted—or that there's an underlying factor preventing further weight loss. The good news? There's a path forward.
Why do people experience weight loss plateaus?
When you first start losing weight, your body often responds quickly. But over time, it adapts. Your metabolism can slow down as you lose fat (and sometimes muscle), making further progress harder. This is one of the most common—and normal—reasons for hitting a plateau.
But in many cases, the reason for stalled weight loss goes deeper. Hormonal imbalances—including insulin resistance, elevated cortisol, or thyroid dysfunction—can all affect how your body burns and stores fat.
PCOS, sleep disruptions, nutrient deficiencies, or over-restrictive dieting can also cause your metabolism to shift. And sometimes, subtle factors like stress, inflammation, or medications may be slowing things down without you even realizing it.
When should you talk to a doctor about a plateau?
If you've been stuck at the same weight for several weeks—even while continuing your healthy habits—it's time to dig deeper.
You should also seek support if:
- You're following a structured plan but progress has stopped
- You've increased your workouts but feel more exhausted, not better
- Your appetite or cravings have changed in ways that are hard to manage
- You're noticing other symptoms like fatigue, mood shifts, or irregular periods
- You feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure what else to try
A plateau isn't just about numbers—it's about understanding what's going on inside your body.
How Meto Can Help
At Meto, we know that weight plateaus are often a signal—not a setback. We begin with in-depth lab testing to identify potential blockers, including insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, or nutrient gaps that may be slowing your metabolism.
If we uncover a condition like PCOS, subclinical hypothyroidism, or elevated cortisol, your matched specialist will create a treatment plan designed to help you break through the plateau. This may include medication, hormone support, or metabolic resets through nutrition.
Even when labs appear normal, Meto's team of licensed nutritionists and health coaches can help you fine-tune your approach through personalized adjustments to your routine, activity level, and recovery strategies.
You can begin with a virtual consultation, making it easy to get expert insight and next steps—without starting from scratch.
