Why You’re “Eating Too Little” But Still Not Losing Weight (3min Read)

This is one of the most common questions I get:

“Simon, I’m eating low calories, but the weight just won’t come off. Am I in starvation mode?”

Let’s clear this up straight away.

There is no such thing as eating too little and your body refusing to lose weight.

Your body can’t magically create energy. If the calories don’t come from food, they are taken from stored energy sources, such as body fat, muscle, or glycogen.

So if your weight is stuck, despite what feels like “low calories,” the solution isn’t to blame starvation mode… The solution is to figure out what’s really happening.

The 3 Reasons Your Fat Loss Stalls

1️⃣ You’re not tracking as accurately as you think….

This is the most common. You’re eyeballing portions, forgetting oils, sauces, coffees, or snacks. A few 50–100 calorie slip-ups a day can easily add up to 400–600 calories. That’s the difference between fat loss and maintenance.

2️⃣ Your tracking app’s data is wrong.

If you’re relying on MyFitnessPal, here’s the truth: its database is full of errors. It’s user-generated, which means anyone can upload an entry, correct or not. So even if you’re “tracking,” your numbers could be off by hundreds of calories.

The fix: always double-check your entries against the food packet. When using apps like MyFitnessPal or ours, stick to well-known branded entries (such as M&S, Whole Foods, or supermarket-verified options). That way, you cut out the guesswork and know your numbers are correct.

3️⃣You may genuinely need fewer calories than the average person.

Some people simply burn less than the calculators suggest. That can be down to genetics, dieting history, or activity levels being overestimated. If you’re tracking perfectly and still not seeing results, you may just need to create a bigger deficit.

Why This Matters

Most people would rather believe their body is broken than accept their tracking is off.

But here’s the empowering truth: if you’re not losing, there’s always a reason and once you find it, you can fix it.

That’s the beauty of this journey. You’re not at the mercy of luck, age, or metabolism.

Once you get this right, fat loss becomes a predictable process. And when it’s predictable, the frustration disappears and progress accelerates.

How To Fix It

👉Weigh your food. Not some of it, all of it. Oils, snacks, and condiments all count.

👉Double-check every entry against the packet. If it doesn’t match, don’t trust it.

👉 Stick to trusted brands in the app. Verified supermarket or Whole Foods entries > random user uploads.

👉 Audit your log once a week. Did you log raw or cooked weights? Did you scan a barcode without checking? Small details add up fast.

Accuracy is the name of the game… and feel like it's too much work?

Fine, just stay where you are and keep moaning that you're not in the shape you want to be!

The Bigger Picture...

This isn’t just about losing a few pounds. It’s about becoming the person who finally cracks it.

The one who doesn’t guess, doesn’t rely on luck, and doesn’t spin his wheels, the one with energy, confidence, and a body that matches the work he puts in.

When you master the basics like this, you’re no longer chasing results; you’re in control of them. And that’s when real transformation begins.

P.S. If this resonates with you, make this week the time to focus on your tracking. And if you’re unsure, message your coach, we’ll review your log and give you clarity in minutes. That way, you keep moving forward instead of remaining stuck.

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