Weight loss is challenging
Effective weight loss requires consistently maintaining a calorie deficit, meaning you need to burn more calories than you consume. However, this can be difficult to sustain because your body naturally resists prolonged calorie restriction. As you reduce calories, your body responds by increasing hunger and slowing your metabolism, which can make it harder to continue losing weight. These built-in defense mechanisms often lead to plateaus or weight regain, as the body becomes more efficient at operating on fewer calories.