3388: How to Lose That Last Bit of Weight - Weight Loss When You Hit a Plateau on Overcoming Plateaus

3388: How to Lose That Last Bit of Weight - Weight Loss When You Hit a Plateau on Overcoming Plateaus

May 8, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 3388

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Dr. Neal discusses strategies to overcome weight loss plateaus and shed stubborn fat.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3388: Dr. Neal breaks down why stubborn fat can linger despite solid habits, highlighting factors like metabolic adaptation, sleep, stress, and consistency. Drawing from research, he explains how small adjustments, especially tracking intake and increasing daily movement, can help overcome plateaus. Listeners will gain practical, science-backed strategies to finally shed those last few pounds and improve overall health. Quotes to ponder: "Losing those last few pounds, especially fat pounds, can be really frustrating." "Metabolic adaptation is basically saying that as we lose weight, there’s less of us to move around." "Staying consistent with a lower calorie diet will help us reach our goals." Episode references: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.eatright.org/ Cronometer App: https://cronometer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Dr. Neal Malik

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