Why is it so hard to lose that last 10 pounds?

[Anonymous]

I've lost 40 and I've got 10 to go. For the past couple months I keep losing a pound, putting it back on, losing a pound, putting it back on... This is driving me nuts. I thought I'd be there by now.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried upping the intensity of your workouts (or working out if you don't) or dropping your calories by 250 a day? That usually gets me out of a plateau.

[Anonymous]

Agree with above.

[Anonymous]

I lost around 40lbs within the first 3.5-4 months. Then I sat there with 5 lbs to go for another 4 months or so. I finally signed up for Weight Watchers online and just lost 10lbs this past month (5 lbs under pre-pregnancy weight). If you are thinking about starting a program, I highly recommend WW.

[Anonymous]

up your cardio and increase weight training.

[Anonymous]

Change up your workout routine. So say if you normally treadmill, try the elliptical or spinning. Or if you normally row, try swimming. And work different weight sets/areas. Add lunges and squats.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations OP - that is great!!!

Are you sure you really need to lose those 10 pounds or are you just doing it to look good? Not that there is anything wrong with that, but maybe your body is really set at that weight.

If you do really think you need to lose the weight, I have found that changing up my exercise routine really helps, and changing up my food routine too. Are you eating the same types of things because it's easy and comfortable? You might try some new healthy snacks, lunches, etc.

In my late 20s I decided to go back to graduate school and work for the university I was attending, which meant changing jobs, starting classes, and I had just gotten engaged and moved in with my husband-to-be. I dropped weight really quickly that year - I think because my body was literally in shock. I had a whole different routine, was working out at a different gym, walking to a different metro, keeping an entirely different schedule, and eating different things because of my new environment.

So try to change it up if you can.

[zumbamama]

Congrats on the weight loss, OP. I agree with stepping up your workout intensity, or putting more variety in your workout. You've built up your endurance and sounds like you can take it up a notch.

Drink more water, too!