How to Lose 20 Pounds of Fat After a Fat Loss Plateau

Hitting a plateau in your weight loss can be aggravating and stressful, especially if you still find yourself wanting to lose another 20 pounds. Plateaus are a common part of losing weight; they occur due to a lack of change in your diet and exercise routine. If you are determined to lose another 20 pounds in order to reach your ultimate weight loss goal, you can overcome a plateau by adding variety into your routine.

Instructions

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  Add more fiber-rich and lean-protein foods to your diet, such as fresh fruit and fish. Fiber and protein both work to help the body burn fat and will help you achieve your goal of overcoming your weight loss plateau. Fiber-filled foods also help the body feel "full" for longer periods of time, causing you to eat less often, while still keeping your metabolism in check.

• 2

  Reduce your caloric intake by 10 percent each week, but do not allow yourself to eat less than 1,200 calories per day. Lack of variety is what causes a plateau in weight loss, so changing the amount of calories you eat on a weekly basis will help you past your plateau.

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  Intensify your cardio workouts by either increasing the amount of time you workout or the pace at which you work out. For example, if you spend 30 minutes per day on the treadmill, you can intensify this workout by increasing the speed by a mile or two. Cardo workouts help the body burn fat which will make it easier for you to shed the final 20 pounds. Continue intensifying your workouts on a weekly basis at a gradual pace in order to avoid hitting another plateau.

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  Increase your water intake and cut back on drinking other beverages that contain empty calories and little nutrition, such as soda. Water will not only raise your metabolism allowing you to burn more fat, but it will also flush out your system of toxins. Being properly hydrated will eliminate fatigue allowing you to keep your stamina up when working out.

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  Incorporate new forms of exercise, such as aerobics or dance into your exercise routine. New exercises will make you feel optimistic about your weight loss and prevent you from becoming bored while switching up your routine in order to avoid another plateau.