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When adults try to lose weight, they often hit a plateau — where the scale stops moving — even if they're still eating less and exercising. This happens because the body changes how it burns calories, hormones shift, and motivation can fade, making it really hard to keep losing weight without extra help.
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The study agrees that weight loss can stall because of changes in metabolism, hormones, and motivation, even if someone keeps eating less and exercising. It suggests changing diet and exercise routines to break through these plateaus.
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