Why Can't I Lose Weight
- Adriana Ellis
- Oct 5
- 2 min read
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, ‘I’m doing everything right… so why can’t I lose weight?’ You’re not alone. So many women come to me feeling frustrated, confused, and honestly—defeated. They’re eating healthy, trying to stay active, and yet the scale just won’t budge. Let’s talk about what’s really going on—and it’s probably not what you think.
IT’S NOT ABOUT WILLPOWER
The first thing I want you to know is this: it’s not a lack of willpower. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. Most of the time, the problem isn’t you—it’s the food system you’re trying to navigate.
Today’s processed foods are literally designed to make you crave more. They’re engineered with just the right mix of sugar, fat, and salt to light up your brain’s reward center—the same area triggered by addictive substances. So when you feel like you can’t stop after ‘just one bite,’ that’s not weakness—it’s biology.
YOUR BODY ISN’T BROKEN, IT’S PROTECTIVE
When you’ve dieted on and off for years, your body learns to fight back. It slows down metabolism, increases hunger hormones, and makes it harder to burn fat. Why? Because your body thinks it’s protecting you from starvation.
The more restrictive the diet, the louder your survival instincts scream. So the secret isn’t to push harder—it’s to work with your body instead of against it.
YOUR MINDSET MATTERS MORE THAN YOUR MEAL PLAN
Here’s the truth: most people know what to eat. But sticking to it—that’s the real challenge.
That’s where mindset and cravings come in. If you don’t understand your cravings, your triggers, and the stories your ‘monkey mind’ tells you—you’ll keep ending up back at square one.
That’s why I focus so much on retraining your thoughts, not just your plate. When you change your relationship with food, the weight starts to follow.
THE REAL SOLUTION – SIMPLE, REAL FOOD + SELF-COMPASSION
To truly lose weight and keep it off, you need two things:
Eat real food—foods your great-grandmother would recognize. The fewer ingredients, the better.
Shift your mindset—away from guilt and shame, and toward curiosity and self-compassion.
It’s not about being perfect. It’s about understanding why you eat the way you do, and learning new ways to handle urges, emotions, and stress.
INVITATION
If this message hits home, and you’re tired of feeling stuck, I invite you to take my free ‘Why Can’t I Lose Weight?’ Quiz—it’ll help you discover what’s really standing in your way and what kind of support will help most.
You deserve to feel confident, energetic, and in control again. And that starts with understanding your body—and yourself—on a deeper level.
Remember, it’s not about perfection. It’s about progress—and I’m here to help you every step of the way.
FOR MY FREE QUIZ VISIT: https://www.attunedwholistic.com/why-can-t-i-lose-weight-quiz
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