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THE LAST 15: Say Goodbye to Those Most Stubborn Pounds

Dr. Ian Smith reveals why those final 15 pounds are the hardest to lose—and how to finally conquer them for good for lasting vitality.

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December 10, 2025
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In this Naturally Informed education session from Active Aging: Mastering the Market, #1 New York Times bestselling author and nationally recognized health expert Dr. Ian Smith reveals why those final 15 pounds are the hardest to lose—and how to finally conquer them for good. In this informative keynote session based on his latest book, Dr. Ian breaks down the real science behind metabolic adaptation, explains why quick fixes consistently backfire, and shares the strategic nutrition phases that turn stubborn plateaus into sustainable progress. This session was recorded live during the Active Aging: Mastering the Market virtual conference on December 2, 2025.


To view the rest of the educational lineup from this Naturally Informed event, access sessions on-demand.

View the education from past Naturally Informed events, including:

  • Microbiome: Mastering the Market Sessions include: The Female Gut Microbiome: Unlocking Lifelong Health with Emily Prpa, Ph.D.
  • Women's Wellness: Mastering the Market. Sessions include: EmpowHER'ing Women with Solutions for Every Life Stage with Pamela M. Peeke M.D., MPH, FACP, FACSM.
  • Stress and Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market Sessions include: The Role of Glutathione in Enhancing Mental Resilience and Reducing Stresswith Nayan Patel, Pharm.D.
  • Reimagining Botanicals: Mastering the Market Sessions include: Healing Plant Actives: The Power is in the Whole with Master Herbalist Paul Schulick
  • Immunity: Mastering the Market Sessions include: Building Immune Resilience for a Whole New World with Heather Moday, M.D.
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    KEYWORDS active aging Active Aging: Mastering the Market healthspan healthy aging Healthy Aging: Mastering the Market longevity longevity science metabolic adaptation weight management
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