If you are eating better, moving more but still hitting a wall health and fitness expert Dr. Ian Smith explains why weight loss plateaus happen and why the last 15 pounds can be the hardest to lose. He's sharing his his new book 'The Last 15' that can help reset your metabolism in just seven weeks.

Take control of your health in the new year by jump starting your weight loss journey.

Despite recommendations to postpone elective procedures at some points during the pandemic, weight loss surgeon Dr. Tanya Kajese with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann said that’s actually been the motivation for a lot more patients to proceed with bariatric surgery because they’re at risk for severe disease.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – We can all agree it’s been a crazy year, and if are still struggling to lose weight, it might be time to give Innovative Lasers of Houston a call. That’s exactly what Curtis Klesil did, and he lost 40 pounds and 16.75 inches with just a few sessions! Innovative Lasers of Houston have a holiday special happening now for our viewers.