The Leo Alves Podcast

#54 Why you're not losing weight in a calorie deficit

Episode Summary

It's one of the most perplexing challenges many face in their weight loss journey: being in a calorie deficit and yet not seeing the scale move. In this enlightening episode, we explore the intricacies of metabolism, the role of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), and potential errors in calorie tracking. Dive into the science behind weight plateaus and discover the common factors that might be hindering your progress. We'll also debunk myths surrounding the calorie deficit and provide you with actionable strategies to ensure you're accurately measuring intake and expenditure. It's time to demystify the complexities of weight loss and arm yourself with knowledge to break through those frustrating plateaus.

Episode Notes

In this episode, I go over a few reasons why you may not be losing weight in a calorie deficit.

P.S. This episode doesn't cover medical reasons, as that's not my field. If you're genuinely concerned that you may have thyroid issues, then go and see a doctor instead of self-diagnosing.

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