{"id":11185,"date":"2020-11-02T20:37:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T20:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=11185"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do When You Can&#8217;t Lose Weight: How To Stop The Scale From Creeping Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#How_Does_Weight_Loss_Work\" >How Does Weight Loss Work?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Why_Am_I_Not_Losing_Weight\" >Why Am I Not Losing Weight?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Diet\" >Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Genes\" >Genes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Age\" >Age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Hormones_Proteins_And_Chemicals\" >Hormones, Proteins, And Chemicals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Medical_Conditions\" >Medical Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#_Reaching_Equilibrium\" >\u00a0Reaching Equilibrium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Adaptive_Thermogenesis\" >Adaptive Thermogenesis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Other_Factors\" >Other Factors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#What_To_Do_When_You_Cant_Lose_Weight_Often-Overlooked_Reasons_That_Are_Holding_You_Back\" >What To Do When You Can&#8217;t Lose Weight: Often-Overlooked Reasons That Are Holding You Back<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Have_A_Doable_Weight_Loss_Plan\" >Have A Doable Weight Loss Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Consume_Nutritious_Low-Calorie_Foods\" >Consume Nutritious Low-Calorie Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Opt_For_Low-Calorie_Salad_Dips_Dressings_And_Spreads\" >Opt For Low-Calorie Salad Dips, Dressings, And Spreads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Watch_Your_Meal_Timing\" >Watch Your Meal Timing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Avoid_Stress\" >Avoid Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Engage_In_Physical_Activity\" >Engage In Physical Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Get_Enough_Sleep\" >Get Enough Sleep\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Track_Your_Progress\" >Track Your Progress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Working_Out_But_Not_Losing_Weight\" >Working Out But Not Losing Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Cant_Exercise\" >How To Lose Weight When You Can&#8217;t Exercise?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#_DISCLAIMER\" >\u00a0DISCLAIMER:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you been dieting and working out but not losing considerable weight? You must be missing out on some basic weight-loss tips that are hindering your progress. The good news is that there are thousands of people who are struggling to lose weight, so you are not strange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not be discouraged if you have been trying really hard but can&#8217;t seem to lose weight even after following some routines that you thought would be effective. First things first, gender affects how you lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/why-cant-i-lose-weight#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Research suggests that men lose weight faster than women. However, long-term efforts result in more success in women than in men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/why-cant-i-lose-weight#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, men tend to lose belly fat fast, unlike ladies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/why-cant-i-lose-weight#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Below are more evidence-based tips that will help you attain your weight loss goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Weight_Loss_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does Weight Loss Work?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get to the bottom of why you are not losing weight, you need to understand how weight loss works. According to Mayo Clinic, you need to burn 3500 calories to lose 1 pound and recommends that you lose between 1-2 pounds a week for healthy, sustainable weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065#:~:text=Because%203%2C500%20calories%20equals%20about,to%202%20pounds%20a%20week.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In a comparative study <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20613650\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it was established that walking or running a mile may result in burning 100 extra calories. Therefore, to lose 1 pound a week by this method alone, you should run or walk an extra 5 miles a day, every day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20613650\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, it may be impossible to do that due to lack of time, so combining relevant workouts and healthy lower calorie meals will help you cut extra pounds effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/\">No Matter What I Do I Can\u2019t Lose Weight: True Reasons Your Scale Won\u2019t Budge And Viable Solutions<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30060 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3773-1024x576.png\" alt=\"can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3773.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3773-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3773.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3773-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3773.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Am_I_Not_Losing_Weight\"><\/span><b>Why Am I Not Losing Weight?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to burn calories to lose weight, so the reason why you are not losing weight is because of the various factors that determine how your body burns calories. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diet\"><\/span><b>Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type and quantity of food that you eat affects the burning of calories. The food we eat is transformed into energy, and when it enters the body, it fuels the functions of the body, gets stored as fat, or passes through as waste (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For effective and sustainable weight loss, you must constantly consume fewer calories than you burn so that the body is forced to tap into the stored fats to obtain the required daily energy for proper functioning. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-time-should-you-stop-eating-before-bed\/\">skipping meals<\/a> or following a very low-calorie eating plan may reduce the rate at which you burn calories, making it more difficult to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-calisthenics\/\">lose weight<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genes\"><\/span><b>Genes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some bodies are inherently better at burning fats than others, so if yours is slow at burning calories, you need to work harder. For instance, some people may naturally not have adequate muscle mass. Those with a lean muscular physique tend to burn more calories than individuals with a higher body fat percentage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38330\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5597-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What To Do When You Can't Lose Weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5597.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5597-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5597.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5597.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age\"><\/span><b>Age<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you get older, your metabolic rate reduces by about 2-8% every 10 years because of decreased muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means that the older you get, the more difficult it may become for you to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other reasons for weight gain are:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hormones_Proteins_And_Chemicals\"><\/span><b>Hormones, Proteins, And Chemicals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These may affect your energy and metabolism. For instance, hypothyroidism, a condition that occurs when your thyroids are underactive, which may lead to weight gain because of salt and water build up in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Those with hyperthyroidism may lose weight, but since it makes you feel hungrier, some people with this condition tend to add more weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Conditions\"><\/span><b>Medical Conditions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your weight issues may be due to eating disorders such as bulimia, sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, and heart conditions, among others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, pills for depression, birth control, allergies, epilepsy, diabetes, bipolar disorder, high blood pressure, and schizophrenia, etc., may hinder you from losing weight. You may not be able to change or withdraw from such prescribed drugs, so it is best to consult your doctor to know the best <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddhist-diet\/\">weight loss plan<\/a> for you (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30183 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Reaching_Equilibrium\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Reaching Equilibrium<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your resting metabolic rate slows down when you begin to lose weight because it requires less effort to fuel all the functions in your body. There is less weight to carry than before, hence fewer calories than before will be burnt (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3387402\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For this reason, you may witness stagnation in weight loss after some time because you are just doing the same things. Therefore, you have to adjust your calorie intake and its burning to continue losing weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adaptive_Thermogenesis\"><\/span><b>Adaptive Thermogenesis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body adjusts based on the number of calories burnt, and because of that, it is possible to reserve body fat in a process called adaptive thermogenesis. Naturally, the body wants to maintain extra fat for future use, so when you lose some few pounds after working out, you will always have an issue keeping the weight off. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3673773\/#R8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confirms that adaptive thermogenesis creates the perfect condition for weight regain, evidenced by the fact that 80-90% of long-term weight loss study participants return to their previous weight percentiles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3673773\/#R8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, to sustain weight loss, you need a lifetime of meticulous attention to energy intake and expenditure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3673773\/#R8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Factors\"><\/span><b>Other Factors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include menopausal factors, environmental factors, psychological challenges such as depression &#8211; all of which causes the body to crave food and store fat, which in turn makes calorie control an impossible feat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, your gender, age, genetics, and diet may be the reason why you are not losing weight. Moreover, exercising may not guarantee weight loss as the body tries to preserve its fat stores. The environment may also challenge your weight goals, and your metabolic rate may slow down as well when you cut off some pounds, making weight loss a permanent journey, or else you may gain back the pounds you shed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38238\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5187-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What To Do When You Can't Lose Weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5187.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5187-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5187.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5187.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_When_You_Cant_Lose_Weight_Often-Overlooked_Reasons_That_Are_Holding_You_Back\"><\/span><b>What To Do When You Can&#8217;t Lose Weight: Often-Overlooked Reasons That Are Holding You Back<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts recommend embracing a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating nutrient-rich foods, exercising, and healthy habits, such as getting 8 hours of sleep daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Here are some tips on how to lose weight:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_A_Doable_Weight_Loss_Plan\"><\/span>Have A Doable Weight Loss Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overly ambitious will leave you frustrated. Come up with realistic weight loss goals, both short-term and long-term, that will help you stay motivated. For instance, if you plan to lose 10 pounds in two weeks, you may give up one week later because you will not have lost half that amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consume_Nutritious_Low-Calorie_Foods\"><\/span><b>Consume Nutritious Low-Calorie Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forget about how to drop weight fast and fad diets that offer outcomes that are too good to be true. You cannot overcome years of bad choices in a week or two with an extremely restrictive beverage or diet, so, these are simply ways to get your money by promoting the products of specific people or companies which promise tremendous results in a short period (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Yes, you may lose some water weight, but these crash plans are not sustainable in the long-run. You will gain back the lost fats, or even more, as soon as you go back to your usual lifestyle. Focus on a healthy lifestyle, bearing in mind that your body is unique, so play around to know what works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36654\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do When You Can't Lose Weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the nutritious, low-calorie, and filling foods that may reduce your desires to overeat, and those you should avoid or minimize:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Consume healthy proteins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as eggs and lean meats like free-range chicken, grass-fed beef, fish, and lean parts of organic pork.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Go for more whole and unprocessed\u00a0 foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will make you eat less refined carbohydrates, sodium, and added sugar. Avoid frequent intake of inorganic sweeteners in food, including dairy products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Eat foods that can manage bacteria in the gut.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are trillions of bacteria in the gut, both good and bad. Bad bacteria in the gut may increase the amount of energy that you get from food, and this results in a fat deposition, which is automatic weight gain. Foods that can help resolve this include prebiotic foods (dietary fibers consumed by gut bacteria) like garlic, onion, avocado, oats, bananas, asparagus, barley, and leeks. Also, fermented foodstuffs like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, miso, and tempeh can help fix bad gut bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Take more fresh products <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as veggies and fruits because they are high in fiber, making you feel full without consuming many calories. You can snack with fruits such as apples, berries, bananas, and avocado, which contain healthy fats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Eat whole foods <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as brown rice, vegetables, nuts, fruits, eggs, and seeds because they are high in fiber, making you feel fuller for longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Take healthy drinks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as water, coffee, herbal, and green tea. You can take water that has been flavored naturally with fresh cucumbers or lemons if you do not like the taste of plain water. Avoid sweetened juices and other sugar-filled processed beverages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Avoid high-calorie processed foods <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as bread, pasta, and fast foods, which you can easily overheat. This can be resolved by eating more home-cooked foods and taking nutrient-dense and calorically-light food such as fruits, proteins, and vegetables mentioned above, in place of junk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30226 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opt_For_Low-Calorie_Salad_Dips_Dressings_And_Spreads\"><\/span><b>Opt For Low-Calorie Salad Dips, Dressings, And Spreads<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such as salsa, hummus, or mustard. Considering they contain fewer fats than mayonnaise. Also, avoid those that contain high sugars, particularly those bought from the stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling your portions is also important because it directly correlates to the amount of weight that you gain, so be sure to take fewer portions. Be knowledgeable by noting down how much calories each serving of food that you take contained. This will help you know if you are taking fewer calories needed for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best weight-loss diets that you may follow long-term include the Mayo Clinic, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, and Vegan diets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_Your_Meal_Timing\"><\/span><b>Watch Your Meal Timing\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a healthy, high-protein, and fiber-packed breakfast as it will make you feel full for longer. For instance, you can take greek yogurt with a banana or eggs with whole-wheat toast, or cottage cheese with fruit. Skipping breakfast may make you hungrier later on, making you overdo lunch. Some sources recommend taking this first meal of the day within an hour of waking up (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/why-cant-i-lose-weight#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take dinner about 3 hours before bedtime because eating late at night can increase your blood sugar, body temperature, and insulin, making it difficult for you to burn fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/why-cant-i-lose-weight#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Snacking after supper may not do you good because it increases your calorie intake and you may not be in a position to engage in physical activity at that time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30224 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Stress\"><\/span><b>Avoid Stress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax, meditate, and workout to avoid stress, which may make you eat high-fat, high-calorie foods. Also, your body may store more fats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/why-cant-i-lose-weight#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Meditation Breathing Techniques: A Must-Do In Stress Management<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engage_In_Physical_Activity\"><\/span><b>Engage In Physical Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in physical activity because dieting alone may not guarantee desired weight loss. This includes sitting less, walking instead of driving, and taking stairs instead of using the lift.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to body composition, strength training is different from exercising (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Concentrate on exercise that you love, and strength-train as often as you can. You will enjoy and never get bored repeating the exercises that you love, unlike forcing yourself to do workouts you hate. One study confirms that resistance weight training during caloric restriction improves lean body weight maintenance, while another one established that both resistance and endurance exercises may preserve muscle mass during weight loss. Besides, resistance-type exercise enhances muscle strength (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3337037\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5421125\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your muscles break down when you strength train by picking something heavier, then strongly rebuild themselves within 24 to 48 hours by diverting as many calories as it can in muscle-building, as well as the additional calories from stored fats to burn as fuel to handle the enhanced muscle-building. For instance, lifting weight may increase your metabolism by boosting your lean muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betterme also recommends doing squats, skipping rope, push-ups, kettlebell swings, and mountain climbers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30485 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4095-1024x576.png\" alt=\"can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4095.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4095-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4095.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4095-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4095.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Enough_Sleep\"><\/span><b>Get Enough Sleep\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sleeping enough may slow down your metabolism, making it impossible to burn calories as fast as you would like (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5393445\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It may affect your diet choices, for instance making you opt for sweets instead of fruit. It also makes you less-energetic, hence the difficulty in working out, which is necessary for weight loss. A study referenced on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/weight-loss\/sleep-deprived-overeating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Health <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">established that those who slept for less than required hours ate 300 or more calories daily than those who had adequate sleep (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/weight-loss\/sleep-deprived-overeating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When your metabolism is less effective, the body may store unused energy as fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inadequate sleep also leads to the overproduction of cortisol hormone, which is the stress hormone that controls your mood, fear, and motivation. Excess cortisol production triggers fat storage that causes rapid weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\" rel=\"noopener\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_Your_Progress\"><\/span><b>Track Your Progress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a journal documenting everything that you have eaten during the day. Also, record the workouts done and any healthy lifestyle choices made. This will help you reevaluate your weight loss journey by giving you a clear idea of what may have gone wrong and at what point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you are not losing weight because you are not putting in the right efforts, even when you know them. For these tips to be effective, you must come out of your comfort zone, develop a positive perspective, make sacrifices, and shift to the recommended healthy habits to enjoy long-term weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34526 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_Out_But_Not_Losing_Weight\"><\/span><b>Working Out But Not Losing Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising to lose weight may not be effective because your appetite may go up due to the involving workouts, hence no weight loss. A 2009 article published in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/content.time.com\/time\/subscriber\/article\/0,33009,1914974-1,00.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Magazine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, backed with expert opinion and primary experience, confirms that exercising will spike your cravings by making you hungrier, hence, you may end up eating lots of junk to feel good (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/content.time.com\/time\/subscriber\/article\/0,33009,1914974-1,00.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason why you are exercising and not seeing a change is maybe because of the type of workouts you are doing. Research published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21787904\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the American Journal of Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 in 2011 concluded that isolated aerobics are not effective in weight loss. Also, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise programs of 6 months to 1 year induced only a modest reduction in weight and waist circumference in obese and overweight individuals. However, they concluded that aerobic exercise may be effective for weight loss when combined with a proper diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21787904\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Cant_Exercise\"><\/span><b>How To Lose Weight When You Can&#8217;t Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can lose weight without exercising by eating right, considering that dieting may have more impact on weight loss than exercising or a combination of both. According to Nerdfitness, 80-90% of constant, permanent weight loss and maintenance depend on nutrition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The results in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3114602\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whose participants were older obese adults found a 10% decrease in body weight in the diet group, 9% decrease in the diet\u2013exercise group, and only 1% in the exercise group. However, a combination of weight loss and exercise provides a greater enhancement in physical function than either intervention alone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3114602\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tried and tested tips on what to do when you can&#8217;t lose weight should help you overcome your problem. Some of the benefits may make you feel better about yourself, health, and look, as well as fit your desired clothes size, among others. However, it is still important to make sure you consult the relevant professionals, including your general physician before trying any weight loss routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_To_Do_When_You_Can't_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>\u00a0DISCLAIMER:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3673773\/#R8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive thermogenesis in humans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.listenmoneymatters.com\/cant-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t Lose Weight? Here\u2019s How I Lost 60 lbs Eating Healthy on a Budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., listenmoneymatters.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20613650\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison of energy expenditure to walk or run a mile in adult normal weight and overweight men and women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065#:~:text=Because%203%2C500%20calories%20equals%20about,to%202%20pounds%20a%20week.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5393445\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implications of Sleep Restriction and Recovery on Metabolic Outcomes <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21787904\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolated aerobic exercise and weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3387402\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic Slowing with Massive Weight Loss despite Preservation of Fat-Free Mass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Matter What I Do I Can\u2019t Lose Weight: True Reasons Your Scale Won\u2019t Budge And Viable Solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, betterme.world)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5421125\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserving Healthy Muscle during Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3337037\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance weight training during caloric restriction enhances lean body weight maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1988, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3114602\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Loss, Exercise, or Both and Physical Function in Obese Older Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/weight-loss\/sleep-deprived-overeating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When You Skip Sleep, You Eat 300+ More Calories the Next<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2016, health.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/why-cant-i-lose-weight#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Can&#8217;t I Lose Weight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-lose-weight-heres-the-truth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Can\u2019t I Lose Weight?\u201d 8 Uncomfortable Truths Holding You Back<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, nerdfitness.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gracefilledplate.com\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do When You Can\u2019t Lose Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., gracefilledplate.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/content.time.com\/time\/subscriber\/article\/0,33009,1914974-1,00.html\">Why Exercise Won&#8217;t Make You Thin<\/a> (2009, content.time.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been dieting and working out but not losing considerable weight? 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