If you've been eating barely anything and the scale still won't move, the problem might not be that you're eating too much. It might be that you're not eating enough.
And there's science behind why.
"Why am I not losing weight?"
It's the most frustrating question in my clinic. And the answer often surprises people.
Today, I'm answering it publicly — with research, not guesswork.
In this episode, I break down exactly what happens inside your body when you undereat, why cutting calories too aggressively can backfire, and the six practical steps to get your metabolism working for you, not against you. Listen now!
Episode Highlights:
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Why eating too little triggers metabolic adaptation
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What the research says about how many fewer calories your body burns as a result of eating too little
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The three hormonal shifts that happen when you undereat
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Why you lose muscle — not just fat — on a crash diet, and why that makes future weight loss harder
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Six actionable tips: the right calorie range, protein at every meal, strength training, diet breaks, and sleep
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Warning signs that you may already be undereating
Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:
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Website | drshellymd.com
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Twitter | @drshellymd
About Dr. Alicia Shelly
Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.
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