Surprising reasons for a stubborn scale

If you're trying to lose weight but skipped your exercise session and have a second helping of dessert, you don't really expect to see the numbers on your scale go down. But if you think you're doing everything right and the scale still won't budge, it can be really frustrating.

The most common reason for a stuck scale is a plateau. A natural part of weight loss, where the loss slows or even stops for a time period. But there are other, more surprising reasons, your weight loss may have halted:

• You pay for meals with a credit card. On average, people who pay with a credit card spend about 30% more, and more money equals more food.
• You dine in a group. As the conversation flows, so does the food. Pay attention to your servings and don't eat more than you usually would just because you're still sitting at the table.
• You wear baggy clothing. If it hides behind a bulky sweater, you're less likely to do anything about it. Wear properly fitted clothes so you look your best and keep yourself if your best shape.
  
  

For more surprising reasons the scale isn't going down, check out the slideshow on AOL Health.