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If you’re feeling stuck in weight or fat loss
When you eat too little for too long, your body doesn’t think, “Great, fat loss!”
It thinks, “We’re not getting enough — protect us.”
And it lowers energy use.
That’s why when you eat 1,200–1,400 calories you may feel stuck, tired, bloated, and frustrated. You aren’t failing — you are under-fueled, and your body has adapted.
Here’s the simple truth — at any age:
• A calorie surplus leads to weight gain
• A calorie deficit leads to weight loss
But how your body responds to calories is not static.
Your metabolism is influenced by:
• How much you eat over time
• How much muscle you have
• How well you sleep
• How much stress you carry
• How consistently you move (not just workouts), but getting up regularly from your desk or couch and intentionally moving more overall throughout the day
When fuel stays too low, your body adjusts:
– Resting energy drops
– Hunger signals get louder
– Daily movement decreases without you noticing
– Fat loss slows or stalls
This doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. It means your body is doing exactly what it’s designed to do.. keep you alive.
This is hard to explain and to understand because it gets counterintuitive —The issue often isn’t just calories.It’s helping your metabolism feel safe enough to work again by…
• Eating enough (consistently)
• Building and protecting muscle
• Sleeping and recovering
• Managing stress
• Being honest — not perfect — about your calorie intake and overall habits
So instead of asking, “Why isn’t this working for me?”
Try getting curious:
👉 Am I actually fueling enough — consistently?👉 Am I tracking with honesty, or guessing?
👉 Am I prioritizing muscle, sleep, and recovery?
👉 Have I been under-eating longer than I realize?
You don’t need all the answers today.This is nuanced. It’s layered. And that’s why support, education, and individualized guidance matter and can help you get unstuck.
If this sparks questions — ask them.
Curiosity is usually the first sign you’re getting closer to the real solution 💛
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