Your body does not view your diet the same way you do. When you diet, your body doesn’t realize that you’re just trying to get as lean as possible.

The body has a whole different view of the situation.

Your body begins to view your diet as possible famine. When it senses famine it goes into serious defense against starvation by conserving fuel. It slows down your metabolism which then prevents any further weight loss.

If you were actually experiencing famine and risking starvation, this would be a highly beneficial protective feature. [Read more…]