You’ve been doing everything right—working out consistently, making better nutrition choices, drinking more water… but suddenly, the scale just won’t budge.
Sound familiar?
This is what we call a weight loss plateau, and it’s one of the most frustrating parts of the journey. But here’s the good news: hitting a plateau doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong or that you are not making progress.
We help our members break through plateaus without extreme diets, overtraining, or obsessing over the scale. Here’s how.
First, Know This: Plateaus Are Normal
Most people will hit a plateau at some point—it’s your body’s way of adapting. Early on, weight often comes off quickly, especially if you’ve made big changes. But as your body adjusts, results can slow down.
That doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It just means it’s time to make a few smart adjustments.
3 Reasons You Might Be Stuck—And What to Do Instead
1. You’re Eating Too Little
Yep—you read that right. Eating too little can actually stall fat loss. When you severely restrict calories, your body can slow your metabolism, hold onto fat, and burn less energy overall.
Instead, we help members fuel their workouts and recover well, which actually speeds up fat loss. It’s about eating smarter, not less.
2. You’re Doing Too Much Cardio
Cardio is great in moderation, but when it’s your only strategy, your body can burn through muscle along with fat. Less muscle = slower metabolism.
That’s why our workouts place an emphasis on strength training—it helps you preserve muscle, burn more calories at rest, and reshape your body the way you actually want.
3. You’re Not Tracking the Right Metrics
If you’re only measuring progress with the scale, you’re missing the bigger picture. Fat loss and weight loss aren’t always the same.
Our team of nutrition coaches at CrossFit Alabaster look at:
•Inches lost
•Progress photos
•Strength and energy gains
•Body composition (not just weight)
These are the changes that matter—and they tell a much more accurate story.
So What Actually Works?
To break through a plateau, we often help clients make small but powerful shifts like:
✔ Eating enough protein
✔ Adding strength training 2–4x per week
✔ Prioritizing sleep and managing stress
✔ Buildign a foundation of sustainable habits
✔ Staying consistent—even when progress slows
Most importantly, we remind them: results are coming—just keep showing up.
Real People. Real Results.
We’ve helped so many people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and even 60s push past frustrating plateaus—without doing anything extreme.
They didn’t starve themselves. They didn’t live in the gym.
They just followed a sustainable plan, had real support, and stayed consistent.
Feeling Stuck? Let’s Fix That.
If your progress has stalled and you’re feeling discouraged, don’t give up. You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You might just need a better strategy and a little help.
Let’s talk. We’ll take a look at what you’ve been doing and show you how we can help you finally get the results you want—and keep them.
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We’ll help you break through the plateau and keep moving forward—with strength and confidence.
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