Concierge Weight Loss

175. Is Your Progress Stuck? How to Break Through Weight Loss Plateaus

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Ever feel like you're doing all the things but the scale won't budge? You're not alone—and you're definitely not doing it wrong.

In this episode of Concierge Weight Loss, Kara shares a personal story of hitting a mental and physical plateau—and how she used mindset, curiosity, and self-awareness to move forward instead of giving up. Whether you're stuck in your weight loss journey or simply feeling blah about your results, this episode will help you see progress in a whole new way.

👉 You'll walk away with practical tools to reframe your experience, reduce self-doubt, and find motivation—even when the results are slower than expected.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Why Plateaus Are Normal & Necessary
    Your body is adjusting—not failing. Kara explains how to see plateaus as a sign of progress, not defeat.
  • The Real Reason We Say "I'm Unmotivated"
    Spoiler alert: it's fear, not laziness. Kara reveals how to uncover the real thoughts hiding under “I don’t feel like it.”
  • Use Curiosity, Not Criticism
    Learn how Kara shifted from spiraling thoughts to asking empowering questions like:
    “What am I really afraid of?” and
    “What if I just give it a try?”
  • How to Track Wins Beyond the Scale
    Discover non-scale victories (NSVs) like sleep quality, stress reduction, hunger awareness, and consistency.
  • Try the “I Don’t Know—Let’s See” Mantra
    Instead of predicting failure, Kara shares how to experiment with effort and build confidence by showing up.
  • Tech Tip: Use Smartwatch Zones
    How workout zone tracking gave Kara objective insight into her effort—and helped her push past perceived limits.
  • The 90-Second Rule of Emotions
    Emotions pass quickly unless we fight them. Kara shares her process for feeling stress and supporting her nervous system.

    • 🧠 Mindset Shifts to Try This Week:

    • Ask: “What’s one thing I could try today?”
    • Focus on how your body feels instead of what the scale says.
    • Redefine what “enough” looks like—try using sleep, water, movement, or food awareness as new markers of progress.
    • Celebrate showing up, even if the effort isn’t “perfect.”

      • 🛠️ Resources & Mentions:

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        • 🔚 Episode Wrap-Up:

        Plateaus don’t mean failure. They’re just a pause—an invitation to check in, get curious, and recommit without pressure. Whether you're lifting weights or lifting emotional weight, the real progress is in showing up, even when it's hard.

        ✨ Progress isn’t always loud.
        Sometimes it’s just one brave “let’s see what I can do today.”

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        Concierge Weight LossBy Kara Hackleman, Certified Life & Weight Loss Coach