3 Reasons Your Low-Calorie Diet and Excessive Exercise May Not Be Working

Check out these 3 Reasons why your weight is struck inspite of Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) and excess exercise.

1) Metabolic Adaptation: The body has a remarkable ability to adapt to changes in calorie intake. When you drastically reduce your calorie intake, your body may respond by slowing down your metabolism to conserve energy. This can make it harder to lose weight in the long run.

2) Muscle Loss💪: Very low-calorie plans often lead to muscle loss along with fat loss. Muscle is metabolically active tissue, meaning it burns more calories at rest compared to fat. Losing muscle mass can further slow down your metabolism and make weight loss more challenging.

3) Hormonal Imbalances🙄: Drastic calorie deficits and excessive exercise can disrupt hormone levels, such as cortisol and thyroid hormones, which play a role in metabolism and weight regulation. Imbalances in these hormones can interfere with weight loss.

Not just this, these diet patterns can also cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies which can further impact your metabolism and ability to lose weight.

🌟What should you do instead ???🌟

Don't Fret about weight.

Focus on Sustainable Lifestyle Changes🌈: Instead of relying on extreme approaches, emphasize sustainable lifestyle changes. This includes adopting a balanced diet with appropriate calorie intake, regular physical activity that includes a mix of cardio and strength training, stress management, and sufficient s