How to Lose Your Last 10 lbs. in 40 Days or Less

Kickstart your metabolism with these 5 tips on losing the final pounds!

Still trying to lose those last ten pounds? As you get closer to your goal, it often becomes harder to shed weight. This is because workouts stop being a challenge and your body grows accustomed to your improved calorie consumption. This means that losing the final pounds can be a real challenge.

In order to keep your body in weight loss mode, you need to push your workouts to the next level and make sure your body is efficient at burning calories. Take measures to ward off cravings and stay on a healthy eating track. If you’ve been working out regularly and eating healthy but are still struggling, check out these 5 tips on How to Lose Your Last 10 lbs. in 40 Days or Fewer.

1. Add HIIT into your routine.

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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) consists of periods of intense exercise followed by short rest periods. The idea behind HIIT is that the rest periods will keep you from burning out so you can exercise with vigor longer. Interval training has been linked to raised metabolism and fat burn. To add HIIT to your gym routine, check out these HIIT workouts or browse through all of our cardio workouts.

2. Switch your workouts.

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As your muscles strengthen and your endurance improves, workout routines become less of a challenge. As a result, your body doesn’t need to put in as much effort to complete a routine. Switch the kind of workouts you do. Target a muscle group you don’t normally focus on. Try a spinning class instead of a long run. Switch from ashtanga yoga to bikram. Your body will feel the change. Try some of our Fitness Challenges.

3. Move more throughout the day.

How to Lose Your Last 10 lbs. in 40 Days or Fewer
If you’re already exercising regularly, sneak in small calorie burners throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Pace as you talk on the phone. Instead of sending emails, walk to your coworkers’ desks to ask them questions. Even fidgeting can increase the number of calories you burn.

4. Get enough sleep.

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If you don’t sleep enough or get good quality sleep, you’ll be vulnerable to cravings throughout the day. Sleep plays an important role in balancing your hunger hormones. When your body lacks energy, it craves sources of quick calories such as sugar and starches. Check out these 9 tips for better sleep if you need to get your sleep schedule back on track.

5. Drink water.

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Start your day right with a glass of water in order to wake up your metabolism before breakfast. Continue drinking water throughout the day. If you’re properly hydrated, you might find you’re less likely to give in to cravings and have more energy to push yourself during workouts. Learn more about how drinking water can help you lose weight here.

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Sofia Lopez

Sofia received her BA from Cornell University and her MFA from San Francisco State University. She creates workouts and fitness challenges. Her hobbies include running, hiking, and listening to audiobooks from the exercise bike.

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