Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Asked 9 months ago

How many weeks is considered a weight loss plateau?

I've been working out and eating right for a few months, but my weight loss has stopped. I hear about a 'weight loss plateau' – how many weeks of no progress is that typically considered?

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Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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If your weight hasn't moved for 4 consecutive weeks, it is a plateau. Don't panic, just adjust your daily calorie intake and try to increase your activity levels.

Mary Joseph Mary Joseph Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Usually, 3 to 4 weeks of no weight change is considered a plateau. Make sure you are tracking your food accurately and getting enough sleep, as stress can also halt progress.

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Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My doctor told me that a true weight loss plateau is at least 4 weeks with zero change in scale weight or body measurements. Sometimes your body is just recomposing, so don't lose heart.

Sunita Verma Sunita Verma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

It is about 3 to 4 weeks. My daughter went through this and got very frustrated, but we just changed her workout routine a bit and her weight started dropping again.

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Arjun Nair Arjun Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

In my experience, my weight stuck at the same spot for almost a month before it started moving again. I just kept consistent with my home meals and didn't give up.

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