When weight loss slows down
When dieting to lose weight, there are two primary reasons why weight loss slows down over time:
- Calorie expenditure decreases with weight loss because fewer calories are needed to maintain and move a lighter body.
- Weight loss increases the appetite. The hormone leptin tells our brain how much fat is stored in our body. When we lose body fat, leptin decreases and increases our appetite.
Changes in calorie expenditure and the effect of body fat stores on appetite will stabilize body weight in the long run. However, it is hardly noticeable in the short term.
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