Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m eating so well—why am I not losing weight?” You’re not alone.
It can be super frustrating when you eat super clean, you’ve been tracking religiously or avoiding certain foods and are still not seeing any weight loss!
But when you understand nutrition, how to best fuel your body and how to make sure it thrives while losing weight, it becomes so much easier.
I see it all the time in my clinic: women who’ve spent years eating healthily, doing all the “right” things, and still not getting the weight loss results they’re after. In this post, I’ll break down what’s often going wrong—and exactly how we fix it together
Your Diet Is Too Restrictive (And It’s Backfiring)
If you’re constantly cycling between super “clean” eating and then feeling out of control around food, you’re not failing your diet is! Overly restrictive eating often leads to bingeing, late-night snacks, or cheat weekends that undo all your weekday progress.
Instead of cutting more out, focus on adding: more fibre, more volume, and more foods you genuinely enjoy. Focusing on low calorie dense whole plant foods.
You’re Not Actually in a Calorie Deficit
Even with healthy foods, it’s still possible to eat more than your body needs to lose weight. Especially if you’re not tracking intake or you’re underestimating portion sizes.
High-calorie healthy foods like olive oil, nut butters, granola, and avocado are easy to overdo. A little goes a long way.
I explain how this would work with a meal like a smoothie bowl over on instagram here .
You’re Focusing Too Much on Protein Alone
Yes, protein is important—but it’s not a magic bullet on its own. Increasing protein works best when it’s paired with high fibre, low calorie-dense foods. And plant based options naturally tick these boxes. Foods like lentils, beans, tofu, tempeh, chickpeas and some nuts and seeds
You’re Trying to Out-Exercise Your Diet
Been on a run and treated yourself to a slice of cake because “you earned it”? Totally understandable—but here’s the thing: exercise burns way less than we think, and sweet snacks tend to me a lot more calories than we expect. Also the more workouts you do the better your body adapts, meaning the fewer calories it burns doing the same workout. So if you continue to follow this pattern eventually you’ll remove the deficit all together!
Some types of exercise can also really amp up your hunger making it harder to stick to a calorie goal. On a standard diet this can be an issue but on a diet focused on calorie dilute whole plant foods it generally is less of an issue.
Instead of relying on exercise to create a calorie deficit, focus on fueling your body well before a workout so that you can move for strength, energy, and enjoyment. And create an overall deficit with your diet.
You’re Prioritising Calories Over Nutrient Density
I’ve talked a lot about calorie density here but I almost always am referring to whole foods when I talk about this. When it comes to processed or packaged foods, low-calorie doesn’t always mean better. If you’re eating lots of super low-calorie foods but still feel tired, hungry, or struggle to recover from workouts, your body might be crying out for more nutrients.
Foods rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and healthy fats help regulate hunger hormones, improve recovery, and support long-term weight loss and wellbeing. These are all found in an abundance in whole plant foods.
When you’re in the depths of a weight loss journey it can be hard to see what’s really holding you back! Which is why having a professional in your corner can help you with those blind spots and you can finally move forward with confidence.
Book a free call with me (click here), and let’s uncover what’s really keeping you stuck, and then we can change that, together.