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Why losing weight gets harder as you go

Why losing weight gets harder as you go

You lost well for a few weeks, then the scale got stuck. A lighter body burns a little less, so the same effort now moves less weight — small tweaks and patience win it.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You were doing so well. The scale dropped nicely for two or three weeks. Then it just stopped. This feels scary, but it is normal. A smaller you burns a little less, so the same effort moves less weight now. Here is what is really going on — and why a few small tweaks fix it.

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