5 Habits That Are Keeping You From Losing Those Last 10 Pounds

Nothing’s easy when it comes to weight loss. But dropping those last 10 pounds can be extra difficult.

Why is that? “As you lose weight, and especially if you’ve lost a significant amount, your metabolism slows down,” says Dana Hunnes, PhD, RD, an adjunct assistant professor and senior dietician at UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health.

As you probably know, “metabolism” is expert shorthand for the energy—or calories—your body burns during the day. The more your metabolism slows, the harder it will be for you to keep shedding weight. (Try these 6 ways to keep your metabolism revved as you get older.)

Excerpted from prevention.com

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