As you continue to lose fat, leptin levels can fall even more, which makes further fat loss extremely difficult. (fitnessandpower.com)
You may need to «step it up a notch» to see further fat loss or lean body mass gains. (fitnsync.com)
Higher carb days can lead to higher levels of the thyroid hormone t3 as well as even keep testosterone levels elevated, which will further fat loss efforts. (fitoverfat.com)