You’ve been doing everything right. Tracking religiously. Exercising consistently. Then the scale just... stops. And suddenly, all that iron discipline evaporates overnight. If you’ve ever wondered why motivation collapses so completely at weight loss plateaus—or how to restart it without relying on willpower or toxic positivity—this deep dive into the psychological research will change how you think about the entire process. Spoiler: It’s not a character flaw. It’s brain science. And there are proven ways out.
The Plateau Problem
The Real Reason Your Weight Loss Motivation Dies (And How to Bring It Back From the Dead)
Nov 08, 2025
Strides To Solutions
Strides To Solutions uncovers how animal-assisted psychotherapy—from equine sessions to canine companionship—rewires the brain for lasting cognitive and emotional gains. Join host Esther Adams, a trauma-informed psychotherapist with a doctorate in psychology, as she shares powerful client stories, expert interviews, and hands-on exercises designed to strengthen attention, memory, executive function, and resilience. Tune in for actionable strategies that transform barnyard breakthroughs into real-world success.
Strides To Solutions uncovers how animal-assisted psychotherapy—from equine sessions to canine companionship—rewires the brain for lasting cognitive and emotional gains. Join host Esther Adams, a trauma-informed psychotherapist with a doctorate in psychology, as she shares powerful client stories, expert interviews, and hands-on exercises designed to strengthen attention, memory, executive function, and resilience. Tune in for actionable strategies that transform barnyard breakthroughs into real-world success.Listen on
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