How to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau, According to Nutritionists

If it's been months since you've embarked on your weight loss journey but the scale won't budge, then you've officially hit a weight loss plateau. "Weight loss plateaus are normal and to be expected when you’ve been losing weight for a while," says Michelle Hyman, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., a registered dietitian at Simple Solutions Weight Loss. "Plateaus are merely a sign that it’s time to switch up your eating and physical activity."

It is possible to start shedding again—if you're smart about it. If you've hit a weight loss plateau, there's a chance that you're already at a healthy weight or don't have an actual plan to reach your goal. You just have to re-evaluate your goals and your routine, then believe that you can get there. "Picture yourself hitting your defined goals, then jot down how you feel. Imagine yourself living a day in the life of this 'new you,'" says Josh Cox, certified personal trainer at Anytime Fitness in Santa Rosa, CA.

To help you get over the hump, we consulted weight loss experts to offer weight loss plateau solutions on how to make concrete changes so you can lose those last stubborn pounds.