Gentle ways to break a stall

Small levers that help when a weight-loss plateau overstays its welcome. A 3-minute lesson from the neo academy.

If a plateau stretches past a few weeks, small adjustments usually work better than big ones.

First, tighten the basics quietly: measure your protein for a few days, recheck portion drift, and make sure water hasn't slipped. Habits erode invisibly during long programs.

Second, add movement rather than subtracting food. A daily walk bumped from 10 to 25 minutes changes the equation without making meals harder.

Third, protect sleep. Short sleep raises hunger hormones and makes the body cling to weight. Seven hours is a weight-loss tool.

And if a stall runs long or something feels off, message your care team through the app. That's what they're there for.

Tighten basics, add movement, protect sleep. Small levers beat drastic cuts.