7 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight

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Very few things are as tough as achieving your goal weight.

While your weight may tend to come off rapidly initially, at some point, things begin to go south, like your weight won’t budge.

The inability to lose weight is referred to as a stall or a weight loss plateau. It is usually discouraging or frustrating.

There are several reasons why one may experience a weight loss plateau. We will discuss 7 of these reasons in this article.

1. You’re eating way too little or too much

Cutting down on excess calories from junk foods or processed foods can help you burn off some weight. Before eating, take a second look at the food on your plate and ensure that your portions are measured according to your current weight.

Eating minimal amounts of food or cutting back on calories can trick your body into starvation mode. This will cause you to feel hungry because your body thinks something is wrong somewhere and wants you to regain that weight.

2. Your diet is deficient in fiber and protein-rich foods

Eating an adequate amount of dietary fiber and protein keeps you feeling fuller for a more extended period. Protein has a suppressing effect on ghrelin…