Plateaus Are Part of the Journey (Here’s How to Reframe Them)

The Frustration Is Real

Everyone hits plateaus. You’re working hard but the scale won’t budge.

Why They Happen

• Water balance shifting
• Hormonal cycles
• Body adjusting to a new “set point”
• Strength training adding muscle

What Plateaus Don’t Mean

It doesn’t mean you’re “stuck forever.” It doesn’t mean you failed.

Reframing Progress

Plateaus are maintenance practice. You’re proving you can hold steady—a huge skill for long-term success.

Practical Steps

• Keep logging
• Review trends (percent lost, not pounds)
• Focus on streaks of healthy actions

✨ Stay the course. Use Together We Lose to zoom out and see the bigger trend beyond today’s plateau.

Disclaimer: This article is general information only. Talk to your clinician for personal health advice.