Why is it that no matter how much weight I lose I still feel fat?

Sometimes we actually are “fat heads.” That’s when being fat is in our brains, not in our bodies. No matter how much weight we lose, it doesn’t seem like enough. Our perceptions don’t match reality because of the automatic associations of our memory networks, which is the basis of how we perceive the world.

Why do I feel like Im not losing any weight?

When you space out your meals too much, your metabolism slows down and isn’t able to burn off all the calories you eat in your next meal. Those extra calories may wind up as extra weight. And you may overeat because you’re too hungry. Try eating smaller portions, and eat more often.

Is it normal to lose a lot of weight without reason?

“It’s not common to lose a significant amount of weight without an obvious reason,” Dr. Cappola says. “If you’re losing weight and nothing’s changed with your diet or activity, you need to worry about that a little bit.”

Why am I not losing fat but my weight is fluctuating?

This does not mean that you are not losing fat. Body weight tends to fluctuate by a few pounds. It depends on the foods you are eating, and hormones can also have a major effect on how much water your body retains (especially in women). Also, it is possible to gain muscle at the same time as you lose fat.

Why won’t the scale let me lose weight?

You may be watching your calories and carbs, eating enough protein, exercising regularly and doing all of the other things known to support weight loss, yet the scale won’t budge. This problem is actually fairly common and can be extremely frustrating.

Should you worry about unexplained weight loss?

“If you’re losing weight and nothing’s changed with your diet or activity, you need to worry about that a little bit.”. In fact, unexplained weight loss could be an early sign of a serious health condition, says Kerry Hildreth, MD, an assistant professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Colorado.