Thread: How to lose the Last 10 Pounds

You are consistent with your exercise, you watch your calories but you still can't lose the last 10. The explanation to this is, the more pounds you lose, the slower your metabolism gets (up to 20 calories a day for every pound you lose.) By simple making adjustments to your habit, you can get pass your plateau and reach your goal weight:

Habit: Cardio exercises 4-5 times a week

Change it to internal training 3x a week. Alternating activities from low to moderate or moderate to vigorious workout will help you burn more fat and boost your metabolism.

Habit: Sitting after workout

Standing an hour or more a day after workout instead of sitting can help you burn 100 more calories.

Habit: Walking the target step goals

Walk an extra mile. Start with an extra 2000 steps a day and gradually increase it to 10,000 steps.

Habit: Lifting weights

Do cardio and strength training exercises in one shot will help you burn a third more calories. Alternate cardio and strength training workouts 3x a week.

Habit: Cut out unhealthy fats

Research showed that women who went on vegan diet for 14 weeks lost 2.5 lbs more than those who limit their fat intake. You can start by eating vegan dinners for about a week to help you adjust.

Habit: Control portions

Watch your calories on the weekends (especially Friday nights). Avoid temptations whether you are at home or away from home.

Habit: Box up half your entree

Eating an apple 15 minutes before your meal will help you eat less.


Source: Prevention.com

Is that so? I guess it does make sense. Thanks for the tips. This is very helpful.

Wonderful post mikaela. Everybody is having a hard time with this and these tips will really help. Thanks.

Thanks viktoria. The one thing I want to try is to switch to vegan diet until I reach my goal weight. I don't need to lose 10 lbs.. Just 5lbs but it's taking me too long to shed it off.

Mine is the sitting after workout. I usually sit down after I'm done but I will try to stand up or perhaps walk around the gym.

I already reached my goal weight.. ;D.. I wish you guys goodluck.. You can do it.