by Ashley | May 21, 2015 | Nutrition
“At first, it was easy to lose weight. The fat was melting away! But after a few months that came to an abrupt halt – I hit a wall.” What is “The Wall?” “The Wall”, the obstacle standing in the way of you getting leaner, is your body fat set point. Your set point is your body fat percentage that your body has become adapted to overtime. If you have been carrying around significantly more weight than you are used to than your set point has increased. Your weight gain, like most individuals, can be attributed to chronic overeating and a lack of physical activity. You have decided that it is finally time to lose the extra weight and get back to a happy and healthy lifestyle. You decided to give CrossFit Good Life a try (and loved it!) several times a week. You are determined to keep calories low by eating “clean” and avoid all processed foods. In the first few months you are trilled at the weight loss and you are fitter then ever! Unfortunately, the weight loss has come to an abrupt halt and you have now hit a wall. How Do I Break The Wall? Your wall is in response to chronic under eating and excessive physical activity. If you have been on a caloric deficit for months or even years while undergoing extensive physical activity your body had created adaptations that will prevent you from losing fat. When this happens the majority of people will further reduce their caloric intake and increase their physical activity – most by increasing cardio – which actually increases...
