Here's How to Lose Those Last 10 Pounds

If you're having a hard time shedding weight, you might be focusing too much on counting calories and not enough on protein. According to Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS, and author of Cavewomen Don't Get Fat, high-protein foods take more work to "digest, metabolize, and use, which means you burn more calories processing them." Esther says that eating adequate protein also ensures that you keep your precious muscle tissue — something that is often lost with a low-calorie diet.