10 Expert Tips to Break a Weight Loss Plateau – From the Team at Weight Medics.

Hitting a weight loss plateau can feel incredibly frustrating — especially when you've been working hard and seeing results. Whether you're taking Wegovy, Mounjaro, Phentermine, or following a medically supervised programme with Weight Medics, it’s completely normal for your weight loss to slow down at some point. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck for good.

Here are 10 expert-backed strategies to restart your progress and get your weight loss journey back on track.

1. Cut Back on Carbohydrates
Lowering your carb intake can jumpstart fat burning and reduce appetite. Many patients on Mounjaro, Wegovy or Phentermine find a low-carb, high-protein approach enhances the effectiveness of their medication and helps them break through a plateau. If you need extra help reach out to Weight Medics and ask about their Nutritionist support packages.

2. Increase Exercise Frequency or Intensity
If you're already moving, push it up a notch. Adding a couple of extra workouts each week or upping the intensity (think intervals, weights, or resistance training) can boost your metabolic rate and reignite weight loss.

3. Track Your Food Intake
It's easy to underestimate calories. Logging everything you eat — even healthy snacks — using a food diary or app can help you identify hidden culprits and fine-tune your diet to align with your weight loss goals.

4. Prioritise Protein
Protein is essential when you’re losing weight. It preserves lean muscle, supports metabolism, and keeps you feeling full. We recommend aiming for 20–30 grams of protein at every meal, especially if you’re taking Wegovy, Phentermine or Mounjaro, which can alter your appetite.

5. Manage Stress Levels
Chronic stress can raise cortisol levels, which can hinder fat loss and encourage cravings. Incorporating stress-relief techniques such as meditation, yoga, or even a short daily walk can make a big difference.

6. Eat More Fibre-Rich Foods
Fibre slows digestion and helps control hunger. Adding more fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains to your meals can reduce the number of calories your body absorbs and keep you feeling fuller for longer.

7. Limit Alcohol
Even moderate alcohol intake can interfere with your progress. Not only is alcohol high in empty calories, but it can disrupt digestion, impair sleep, and increase fat storage — especially around the midsection.

8. Get Quality Sleep
Lack of sleep throws off your hunger hormones and reduces your ability to burn fat. Aim for 7–9 hours per night to support your Weight Medics programme and maximise results from GLP-1 treatments like Wegovy or Mounjaro. Remember that Phentermine can impact sleep, if this is the case then speak to your Weight Medics clinician to assess the impact of this.

9. Distribute Protein Throughout the Day
Rather than consuming most of your protein in one meal, spread it evenly across your day. This strategy helps stimulate metabolism, maintain lean mass, and avoid energy dips.

10. Don’t Rely Solely on the Scales
Weight can fluctuate due to fluid retention, hormones, or muscle gain. Instead of obsessing over the number, track how your clothes fit, measure key areas, and reflect on how much stronger and more energised you feel.

Ready to Overcome Your Weight Loss Stall?
Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck mid-journey, the medical experts at Weight Medics are here to help. From tailored treatment plans using Mounjaro, Wegovy or Phentermine, to expert nutritional guidance and support, we’ll help you break through your plateau and reach your goals with confidence.

Got questions? Book your consultation today with Weight Medics.