I want to lose slowly, I'm more comfortable that way because while I'm not sure the science agrees with me, it feels like I'm giving my body time to adapt instead of stressing it out with major changes. So I don't look at it as plateaus, I look at it as a good investment in making maintenance easier, as long as it's no more than a few weeks.
I've started losing weight by going moderately low carb and cutting out bread, potatoes and sugars, but keeping in "good carbs". If you're eating low carb already, I'd try doing some High Intensity Training (jump rope for instance) or zig zagging your calories or even dropping your carbs even lower if you can but eating good fats and nourishing your body with plenty of protein and greens and non-sugary veggies. If you're not eating low carb, I'd recommend you try it, even if only to kickstart your weight loss again and see if it's a good fit for you.
Last but not least, I'd recommend a very realistic, small mini-goal. Last time I felt stuck, my mini-goal was to lose ANY weight, even an ounce, by a certain date. I put a little more energy into my walking, walked harder and longer and since it was also a very depressing weekend, I slept during the day. I only really woke up to eat, walk, go to the bathroom and went back to bed. It helped.
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