Why You Are Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit
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Why You Are Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit
You are eating salads. You avoid fast food. You exercise three times a week. Yet, the scale does not budge. It is incredibly frustrating when you are doing everything right but still see no progress. If you are trying to lose weight , you have likely heard about eating less. But what happens when you are not losing weight in a calorie deficit? Let us look at why this happens and how you can fix it. The Sneaky Calories We Often Forget to Track Many times, we eat more than we think. We do not do this on purpose. Calories can hide in small places. Think about the cooking oil you pour into the pan. A single tablespoon of olive oil has about 120 calories. If you splash it without measuring, you might add 300 calories to a healthy meal. Sauces and dressings are another major trap. Salad is a great choice for lunch. But creamy ranch or honey mustard can add hundreds of extra calories. Suddenly, your light lunch has as many calories as a double cheeseburger. Do you add creamer to your morning coffee…
