I’ve been in a pretty consistent routine for the last month or so and the scale just won’t move past the 72.x range. Some context:

I have been on deficit (1400 kcal) for almost 7 months now and I’ve been doing Chloe’s programs since March.
I also walk atleast 30 mins a day and strength train 2-3x a week (beginner friendly dumbbell arm/back workouts )
I focus on protein intake as well (80-100g/day)

My weight has bounced between roughly 72.0-73.6 for the past month with no clear downward movement, even though I feel like I’m doing everything “right.” I do track my period cycle and know water retention plays a role, but even accounting for that, it feels like I should be seeing more progress by now.

Has anyone dealt with a plateau like this? What actually helped you break through it — was it patience, reassessing calories, changing up training, something else entirely? Would appreciate any real experiences, not just generic “eat less move more” advice since I feel like I’m already doing that.