Why Isn’t Eating Less Helping You Lose Weight?
Many of us tell ourselves that come January 1st, we’re going to make healthier choices. We make promises to ourselves. We’re going to eat better, exercise more, and get more rest… among other things we know our bodies would thank us for.
But this year, in 2026, questions in search bars are actually telling a different story. Instead of people wondering how to lose weight fast, people are asking why their bodies stopped responding altogether.
Why does weight loss stall even when I’m consistent? Why does eating less feel harder than it used to? What is metabolic health? These are the questions people are asking now. And they reflect a shift happening.
Excerpted from the Los Angeles Times


