Miple ClinicHow to get through plateaus and maintenance
It is not a failure when weight that was coming off stops. Almost everyone goes through it.
4 reasons a plateau comes
| Reason | Simple explanation |
|---|---|
| Body adaptation | As your body gets smaller, the energy it uses drops too |
| Hormone response | Fullness signals decrease and hunger signals increase |
| Reduced activity | Without realizing it, you move less |
| Loosened small habits | Sauces, drinks, and snacks add up little by little |
4 ways to respond
- Do not eat less. Your body takes it as an even bigger crisis.
- Vary your diet. Consciously increase your protein.
- If you want more, raise your exercise intensity. If you have only been walking, you can add strength training. Details are in the exercise guide.
- Look after sleep and stress. See the sleep and stress guide.
Why does yo-yo happen?
Yo-yo does not happen because of weak willpower. After you reach your target weight, if you return to your old habits, your weight follows the same path back. The moment you think it is over is the riskiest.
How to spend the maintenance phase
- The maintenance phase is at least 3–6 months.
- With a maintenance prescription, we lower the stages slowly. We do not stop suddenly.
- Weigh yourself once a week under the same conditions. You can notice small changes early.
- Keep up fixed meal times, protein and vegetables first, going to bed early and getting daytime sunlight, and enough sleep.
How Miple is different
We re-check your body composition and lower the stage with a maintenance prescription. Because we prepare it in-house, adjustments are quick, and the head doctor personally follows your progress. Maintenance care is also covered in Maintenance is harder than weight loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a plateau last?
The length differs from person to person. If you are curious, ask the doctor on KakaoTalk.
Shouldn't I cut my meals even more during a plateau?
Do not cut them. Your body takes it as a crisis, lowers your metabolism further, and starts using muscle.
If I stop the herbal medicine, will yo-yo come right away?
Not right away. If you return to your old habits, your weight returns too. That is why we lower the stages slowly during the maintenance phase.
How long should the maintenance phase be?
We recommend at least 3–6 months. It varies with your condition, so please discuss it at your visit.
Miple Korean Medicine Clinic · Korean medicine doctor · 19 years of clinical experience · Author of 'The Secret to Ending Diets with Korean Medicine' · Inventor of the GONG BI JIN YAK patent (No. 10-2865645)
Curious about a prescription that fits your body?
After a body composition test, the head doctor consults with you in person.
This article is general health information and does not replace individual diagnosis or prescription. The effects and side effects of herbal medicine vary from person to person.
