⚖️ When the Scale Stops Moving
Why does weight loss slow down or stall after initial progress? Introduction The beginning of weight loss often feels magical. The scale drops. Clothes loosen. Motivation soars. You start imagining a future version of yourself that moves lighter, sleeps better, and doesn’t argue with the mirror. Then it happens. The scale freezes. Days turn into weeks. You’re still eating better. Still moving more. Still trying. Yet nothing changes. Or worse, the scale creeps up and mocks you like it has a personality. This moment is where most people quit, blame themselves, or jump to something extreme. And it’s also where the biggest misunderstandings about weight loss live. A slowdown or stall is not failure. It’s physiology doing exactly what it was designed to do. Let’s talk about why this happens, what it actually means, and how to move forward without wrecking your health or your sanity. Early Weight Loss Is Not What You Think That fast initial drop feels great, but it’s misleading. A larg...