A weight-loss plateau happens when weight stops changing despite continued effort. This can feel frustrating, but it is common and does not mean you failed. Plateaus happen because the body adapts. As weight decreases, the body often burns fewer calories, hunger may increase, routines may loosen, and small portions or snacks may gradually creep back in. Why plateaus happen Common reasons include: Lower body weight means lower calorie needs Less muscle mass than expected Decre