How To Lose Those Last Stubborn Pounds

When you set a weight loss goal, why are those the last 5 or 10 pounds the hardest to lose? People can get very frustrated, especially if they have made a great deal of progress and can't wait to reach their goal! Here are a few tips that can help you break your plateau and push through to reach your goal weight. It may take extra effort and motivation but it's worth it!

Duration of exercise
You may not be exercising long enough. Try stepping it up to five 45-minute cardio workouts per week. That sounds like a lot of exercise, but it's not forever, just until you reach your goal.

Intensity of exercise
For both cardio and weight training, the key may be to bump up the intensity of your workout. Do this by working at a higher target heart rate on the cardio machines or taking less of a break between weight exercises.

Type of exercise
Change up your exercise so your body doesn't plateau. Your body gets used to something and stops being as affected by the workout.

Good nutrition
You can exercise more than anyone else at the gym, but if you’re eating too much, the weight isn’t going to come off. 24 Hour Fitness trainers work with clients to develop meal plans – based on their food preferences, metabolism and activity level – to create a calorie deficit in order to lose weight