Water is very important for keeping your body healthy. It also plays a role in weight loss.

If you often feel bloated and retain fluids, as well as feel uncomfortable, you'll know that this can also register on the scales. Luckily there's a simple solution - drink more water! It may seem strange, but drinking lots of water actually helps to flush water from your body and stops you from retaining fluids.

Water is also a great “hunger buster”. Often feelings of thirst can be mistaken for hunger pangs. Next time you're feeling hungry, try drinking a large glass of water. If you're still hungry in ten minutes, then go ahead and eat. However, you might find that you were really just thirsty after all. Now that's an easy way to save yourself hundreds of unneeded calories!

Drinking a glass of water before eating has also been found to reduce the amount of calories consumed during a meal. So up your water intake to Boris' recommendation of at least 6 or more 8 oz glasses of water per day and you'll be kicking that weight plateau in no time.

Even when the scale is stuck on the same number for weeks, it doesn't always mean that you're not getting anywhere.

When you hit a scale-weight plateau, it's a good time to take your body measurements and use them to track your progress as well. Body measurements are good indicators of how your body shape is changing, which, after all, is where most of us would like to see a difference.

So instead of obsessing over the scale, think about how you feel. Do your clothes fit better? Are you feeling healthier or more energetic? Are you finding everyday tasks easier to manage?

Considering the big picture can help you stay positive and remind you that a plateau on the scale doesn't necessarily mean a plateau overall.

Losing weight is about being healthier and feeling good about yourself, so don't give up on your goals if the scales get stuck for a while. Stay focused, keep positive, and try some of our tips to give yourself the kick-start you need to get your weight loss moving again. Good luck!