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I'm sticking to my diet and exercise, but my weight isn't changing. Is there a way to overcome this weight loss plateau?
This is a phase where your body is adapting to new conditions. Rather than extreme fasting, you need to clear accumulated metabolic waste and boost your metabolic capacity. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), prescriptions that resolve stagnated Qi are highly effective for overcoming this plateau.
It can be incredibly frustrating when the scale stops moving despite your best efforts. Many people react by further restricting calories, but this often backfires because the body's survival instinct triggers an adaptation to the change. To break through a plateau, the key is focusing on 'bodily circulation' rather than simple calorie restriction.
From a TKM perspective, we address this through four main approaches:
1. Removing Dam-eum (Phlegm-Fluid): We must first clear 'Dam-eum,' the unnecessary metabolic waste accumulated in the body. If these pathways are blocked, the efficiency of weight loss decreases regardless of diet.
2. Improving Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo): If your digestive system is in a state of 'Spleen Deficiency,' your basal metabolic rate drops significantly. We aim to restore spleen function to create a body that burns energy efficiently.
3. Resolving Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol): By resolving 'Eo-hyeol' (stagnant blood), we improve overall circulation, delivering nutrients to cells and reactivating a dormant metabolism.
4. Regulating Qi and Blood: Instead of over-exercising, it is more efficient to use herbal medicines tailored to your current constitution to regulate the flow of energy.
Ultimately, a plateau is a signal that your body has adapted to its current state. Rather than forcing progress, filling the gaps in your systemic balance through TKM allows you to regain a natural downward trend in weight. I recommend visiting our clinic for a precise evaluation of your current metabolic state.