A weight loss plateau does not always mean your body is broken or your plan failed. Sometimes the scale pauses because of water retention, stress, soreness, sodium, menstrual cycle changes, or normal day-to-day fluctuation.
Look at weekly averages instead of one weigh-in. If the average has not moved for two or three weeks, review your habits. Calories may have crept up, portions may be larger, or weekend eating may be erasing the weekday deficit.
Daily movement often drops during dieting because the body tries to conserve energy. Increasing steps can help without making workouts harder. Protein and fiber also matter because they help manage hunger.
If training is intense and sleep is poor, recovery may be the missing piece. Before cutting calories again, improve sleep, reduce stress where possible, and make the plan easier to follow.