Nothing to do, this same number persists to appear on the scale and it starts to exasperate you. Do not panic, this blockage corresponds to a plateau. “A diet should never go down below basal metabolic rate, under penalty of having an impact on muscle mass. You should never eat less than 1500 calories per day. You have to be patient to unlock things. And above all, re-evaluate your diet and your needs, why not with a professional”, explains Corinne Fernandez, dietitian nutritionist in Paris.
This problem of stagnation often occurs after a long period of dietary restrictions. Over time, the weight decreases, and the calorie requirement changes. So if we don’t adapt, we will stay at the same weight. MEven if it’s very annoying, you should know that it’s nothing abnormal.
“We have reached a plateau, that is to say that the body is blocked because it considers that it has reached the ‘right’ weight. It will take several weeks before the situation is unblocked. Be careful not to eat less, it is the risk of completely disrupting your body. But this level can also mean that metabolism has slowed downand therefore we no longer burn calories as at the beginning“. In any event, a landing can have several origins. Which ones? Answers in pictures.
Thanks to Corinne Fernandez, dietician nutritionist Corinne Fernandez – Dietician, expert and sports nutrition (corinne-fernandez-dieteticienne.com)
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