Why “Eat Less, Move More” Isn’t Working Anymore
“Calories in, calories out.”
It sounds logical - and it’s not wrong. But it’s incomplete.
Weight loss doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens inside adaptive bodies and within environments engineered for overconsumption. From hormonal changes and metabolic slowdown to the influence of ultra-processed food, stress, and biology - the picture is far more complex.
In this article, I explore:
Why the body fights back against restriction
How fitness trackers and calorie calculators often mislead us
Why food quality and processing matter as much as quantity
How genetics, psychology, and environment shape outcomes
It’s time to replace blame and willpower myths with clarity, compassion, and context.
Read the full article on substack.
