Series 2, Bonus Episode - Why does my weight plateau?Understanding set point, metabolism & the body’s thermostat

This episode is for you if you’ve ever started losing weight and felt motivated — only to hit a point where nothing seems to work anymore, and the scales won’t budge — you’re not alone.

That’s called a plateau — and it’s completely normal.

I’ll talk about the following topics: -

• What is a weight loss plateau?
• What is your metabolism?
• The body’s thermostat — your set point
• Whether you can you change your set point
• What can help during a plateau?

Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: -

NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/