4 Reasons You May Not Be Able to Lose Weight

4 Reasons You May Not Be Able to Lose Weight By Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Losing weight can be difficult, especially when you think you are doing everything right, but the scale just won't budge. Weight loss is about creating a calorie deficit. If you burn more calories or eat less calories than your body needs to maintain it's weight, you will lose weight. Sometimes all it takes is making one small change to initiate weight loss. Get the info you need to start losing weight today.  4 Reasons to Avoid Meal Skipping  The diet industry earns about $65 million per year by helping people lose weight.  If you are a constant "dieter" and are still not getting the results you need, you might be lured into trying the next step. Why not skip meals to shed pounds? You'd save money and lose weight, right? Skipping meals is definitely not the answer. In fact... READ NOW Kicking the Late Night Eating Habit Can Help You to Lose Weight  Are you one of those people that "eat good all day" and then crave snacks after dinner and wind up snacking on whatever you want? Don't worry, you are not alone. Believe it or not, many people who are trying to diet or eat healthier fall into this routine. The question is whether this habit is a result of something physiological or psychological? Unless your blood sugar is low, READ NOW 20 Diabetes Friendly Snacks for Under 200 Calories  Snacks can play an important role in meal planning, especially if you have diabetes. When chosen wisely, snacks can add vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and healthy fat to your diet. They can also help to prevent food cravings and low blood sugars. Choosing the right snacks can also help you with weight loss... READ NOW 5 Ways to Use Meal Replacements for Weight Loss  Meal replacements are calorie and portion controlled beverages or food items, such as bars or shakes, that can be used as a substitution for food. The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states, "meal replacements containing a known energy and macronutrient are a useful strategy to eliminate problematic foods choices and/or complex meal planning... READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What Kind of Parent Are You? How Well Do You Know the Freudian Defense Mechanisms? Were You Affected by an Alcoholic Parent? Could You Be Hypothyroid? Wondering if it's labor? Try this quiz. Do You Have PCOS Symptoms? This Quiz Will Tell You. Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? Are You Ovulating Right Now? Take This Quiz and Find Out! AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.