Q: I’ve lost 15 pounds on my diet, but still have another 10 pounds to go, and it seems so much harder! What’s the secret to getting rid of that last bit of weight?
A: Keep in mind that for every pound you lose, your body requires 10 fewer calories to support your weight. So if you’ve lost 15 pounds, you need to cut an additional 150 calories a day to keep losing. And if you’ve somehow managed to drop pounds without exercising or eating enough protein, your metabolic rate has likely dipped, too, making it harder for you to get rid of those last stubborn pounds.
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