Plateaus are one of the most frustrating parts of any health or fitness journey. You’re putting in the effort, doing the work, but the results just don’t seem to be showing up. In this episode, we dig into why plateaus happen, how to know if you’re really in one, and the small but powerful adjustments that can help you move forward without burning out.

Joining me today is Katie MeKenna , a licensed mental health therapist (LMHC) and certified nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic illness.

You can find Katie McKenna on her website ⁠here⁠, or on her YouTube channel here!

Past episodes with Katie: The Perfectionism Trap

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Topics Covered:

• The difference between a true plateau, a temporary pause, and intentional maintenance

• Why water weight, hormones, travel, and sleep can disguise your progress

• How to spot subtle wins (like better energy, performance, or clothes fitting differently) when the scale won’t budge

• The importance of setting realistic expectations and timelines for weight loss

• Small, sustainable tweaks that often make the biggest difference

• How to manage the emotional side of frustration so you don’t lose momentum

Whether you’re hitting a wall in weight loss, training, or any area of life, this episode will help you reframe plateaus as part of the process, not the end of it.