Wondering if you're in a fat loss plateau, stuck in a muscle-building rut, or just overthinking a temporary pause in progress? In this episode of Truth Talks, we’re breaking down how to actually know if you’ve hit a fitness plateau—and what to do to break through it with confidence.
We’ll help you figure out:
🔍 How to tell if your fat loss has really stalled
⚖️ Why the scale not moving doesn’t always mean a plateau
💪 What a muscle growth plateau looks like (and why it’s trickier to spot)
📈 When to adjust your calorie intake, activity levels, or take a diet break
🧠 Why mental plateaus in fitness deserve just as much attention as physical ones
Whether you’re in a cutting phase, a building phase, or just trying to stay motivated with your fitness goals —this episode reveals the true signs of a plateau, helps you to evaluate where you're at, and gives you the tools to troubleshoot effectively to keep progressing.
0:00 Intro02:29 Understanding Plateaus In Fitness & Why They Matter
06:36 Identifying A Fat Loss Plateau
12:40 Adjustments to Break Through A Fat Loss Plateau
16:22 When Diet Breaks Can Help Break Through
17:56 Understanding Muscle Growth Plateaus (And Why It’s More Complex)
20:14 Indicators of Progress In A Building Phase
23:57 Adjusting Nutrition In A Muscle Building Phase
27:41 Navigating Mental & Emotional Plateaus in Fitness
30:17 Knowing When To Give It Time to Pass
32:15 The Value of Objective POVs & Coaches In Assessing A Plateau
Listen to our related episode to learn about the best metrics to help you evaluate progress.
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