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Do you ever find that no matter how hard and long you work out, you can never get below a certain weights. This is aptly described as a weight loss plateau.

Almost everyone reaches a weight loss plateau at some point. As your body adapts to your exercise routine, it may become more efficient, and no burn as many calories. Your technique will also inevitably improve with practice.

Some common reasons for plateaus include:

• Repeating the same workout week in, week out. Your body will get used to the same routine. However, if you continually change the order of your workout routine, your body will not be expecting what's coming next.
  
• Not increasing the intensity of your workout. If you find yourself daydreaming during your workout, or breezing through the exercises without breaking a sweat, you probably need to move up to a faster pace, or a heavier weight.
  
• Overtraining. If you exercise too much, the body may respond by decreasing the calories you burn during the rest of the day.

Remember, however, that you cannot go on losing weight forever. Once you are at a weight that you are happy with, increase the amount of resistance (weight) training you do - this will work your muscles , to firm you up and create a toned look.

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