Q. I've hit a weight loss plateau where I'm suddenly not losing any more weight. Is there anything I should be careful about or any dangerous things I should avoid doing?

When a plateau occurs, it is easy to make desperate choices, but from the perspective of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this is actually a 'signal from your body.' Please keep the following precautions in mind: 1. Avoid extreme ultra-low-calorie diets. Sudden fasting can lead to 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or Deficiency of the Spleen, weakening digestive function and energy. This lowers your basal metabolic rate, potentially turning your body into a constitution that is even more resistant to weight loss. 2. Do not rely solely on high-intensity exercise. Applying excessive stress to an already exhausted body can lead to the accumulation of 'Dam-eum' (痰飮), or phlegm-fluid retention, making your body feel heavy and dizzy. In this stage, light walking or stretching to promote circulation is far more effective. 3. Do not ignore sleep deprivation and stress. Lack of sleep stagnates the circulation of Qi and Blood, easily leading to the formation of 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血), or blood stasis. This reduces metabolic efficiency and can prolong the plateau period. 4. Avoid the abuse of unverified supplements. Adding medication without knowing your specific body constitution is like pouring oil on a fire. A plateau is not simply a stop in the numbers on the scale, but a time for your body to reorganize itself while adapting to a changed environment. Rather than forcing progress, the wisest approach is to accurately diagnose the cause of your metabolic slowdown and use tailored prescriptions to smoothly transition through this phase.