Weight loss is not just about shedding pounds; it's about setting ourselves up for long-term success. 

When people lose a substantial amount of weight, they often experience a significant drop in metabolic rate. This means they have to consume a very low number of calories just to stay at their new weight—making for challenging maintenance.

But there's good news: Building and maintaining muscle mass during the weight loss journey can help keep a higher metabolic rate. This means we can enjoy a more sustainable calorie intake. ( And building muscle mass has many other health benefits, especially for women.)

Building muscle mass can up the number you see on the scale, which is why it's critical to look back at your original intentions for losing weight—feeling better, being able to do the things you love without pain, having more energy, etc. These subjective experiences matter just as much as the objective numbers.

Get the expert info from this episode's guest, Nina Crowley, PhD, RD.

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