If you’ve hit a plateau — whether it’s weight loss, fat loss, strength, or energy — you’re not alone.

This is often the point where motivation drops, frustration rises, and people start asking:

• Do I need to eat less?
• Should I work out more?
• Is my body just stuck?
• Am I doing something wrong?
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As a personal trainer and health coach, I can tell you this with confidence:
Most plateaus aren’t caused by a lack of effort — they’re caused by a lack of clarity.

And without clarity, it’s easy to move in the wrong direction and make things worse instead of better.

Why Plateaus Are So Confusing

Plateaus are tricky because they don’t always look the same.

For some people, it’s:

• The scale not moving
• Inches staying the same
• Strength stalling
• Constant fatigue
• Increased cravings
• Hormones feeling “off”
• Doing “everything right” but seeing no results

The problem?
Many of these symptoms can point to completely different solutions.

Eating less might help one person — and completely sabotage another.

Common Mistake #1: Cutting Calories Too Soon

One of the most common reactions to a plateau is:

“I’ll just eat less.”

But if you’re already under-fueling, this can:

• Slow metabolism
• Increase stress hormones
• Worsen fatigue
• Stall fat loss even more
• Disrupt hormones

Less food isn’t always the answer.
Sometimes the body needs support, not restriction.

Common Mistake #2: Doing More Cardio or Training Harder

More workouts ≠ better results.

If your nervous system is already stressed, piling on more training can:

• Increase inflammation
• Delay recovery
• Lead to burnout or injury
• Mask the real issue

Plateaus often require smarter training, not harder training.

Common Mistake #3: Following Generic Advice

Social media makes plateaus even more confusing.

You’ll see:

• “Reverse diet!”
• “Cut carbs!”
• “Lift heavier!”
• “Do more HIIT!”
• “Walk 10k steps!”

The truth?
What works depends on your body, your history, your hormones, your stress levels, and your lifestyle.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution.

What Actually Helps When You Hit a Plateau

Here are a few direction-finding tips that can help — but also explain why personalized guidance matters.

1. Identify What Type of Plateau You’re In

Not all plateaus mean fat loss is “stuck.”

Ask:

• Are measurements changing but the scale isn’t?
• Is strength increasing even if weight isn’t dropping?
• Has energy dropped?
• Has sleep changed?
• Are stress levels higher than usual?

The type of plateau determines the solution.

2. Look at the Whole Picture (Not Just Food & Exercise)

Plateaus are rarely just about calories.

They’re often influenced by:

• Stress
• Sleep quality
• Hormones
• Recovery
• Training structure
• Lifestyle demands

Ignoring these pieces leads to guesswork.

3. Stop Guessing — Start Assessing

Random changes lead to random results.

What actually works is:

• Reviewing intake trends
• Understanding training volume
• Assessing recovery and fatigue
• Identifying metabolic or hormonal signals

This is where most people feel stuck — because they don’t know what to adjust first.

Why This Is the Exact Moment a Consult Makes Sense

A plateau is a crossroads.

You can:

• Guess and hope it works
• Or get clear, personalized direction

A consult allows us to:

• Break down your current routine
• Identify what’s helping vs. holding you back
• Determine whether you need to eat more, less, or differently
• Adjust training for your body and goals
• Create a clear, sustainable next step — not a random one

This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what’s right for you.

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want clarity instead of confusion, I invite you to schedule a 1:1 consult with me.

During this consult, we’ll:

• Identify why your plateau is happening
• Clarify the right direction forward
• Create a realistic plan that fits your lifestyle

👉 Schedule Your Consult by Emailing me at coaching@brandimosby.com

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