Asking Yourself, “Why am I not losing weight?”

These factors could be to blame.

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And according to experts, many people experience the same frustrating scenario despite their best efforts.

Here’s what I learned.

Why Am I Not Losing Weight?

It helps to suppress appetite, so you’re less likely to overeat.

“Otherwise, instead of helping with digestion, fiber may actually lead to constipation.”

Just how much water should you drink?

This means a 150-pound person would aim to drink about 75 ounces.

So, the eight-cups-a-day rule applies only to sedentary people who weigh 128 pounds.

That’s because protein enhances the feeling of satiety and prevents you from losing muscle as you lose fat.

“Sohigher-protein dietsmake you burn slightly more calories.”

So,how much protein do I need a day?

When you need a snack, reach for a handful of raw almonds (6 grams).

Even if you log a solid hour of exercise almost every day, this can happen.

I wear the tracker 24/7 and aim for 10,000 steps daily.

Numbers Are Off

Do you think you have the whole calories in, calories out formula down?

You may want to double-check.

The number seemed high, but I had used a calculator.

It had to be right!

Not so fast, says Coulter.

All this time I had thought my daily needs were higher than they really were.

(Read:You’re freaking hungry).

Working out can also make you retain water.

It’s a good thing."

It’s also good to keep chugging H2O, which can, counterintuitively, help minimize additional water retention.

So, take Olson’s advice and stay active, well-hydrated and off the scale.

(And that’s a good thing to feel stronger andburn more fat over time.)

Too Much Stress

It’s common to turn to food and gain weight under duress.

So there’s science to support why you want to eat all the bread when you’re stressed.

Stress can stall your weight loss even when you don’t give in to cravings.

“Too much cortisol slows metabolism,” says Dr. Smith.

Luckily, many things you’re probably already doing to lose weight should ease your angst.

“Exercise reduces stress,” notes Dr. Smith.

So, my team of Fitbit-wearing friends and family can help me lose weight in more ways than one.

How to Get Weight-Loss Results

So, does exercise help you lose weight?

I was tempted in the beginning, but I stuck to my scale embargo for a month.

Now, I weigh in weekly, but the fluctuations don’t bother me.

And I feel enlightened in more ways than one.

Or, I tune into how my body feels do I have more energy?

Am I sleeping better or feeling less stressed?