It’s a struggle every clinician has heard: “I barely eat, but I can’t lose weight.” So, what’s really going on? In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian Sarah Allison, RDN to unpack the hidden factors behind why patients feel this way—and why simply “eating less” isn’t the answer.

We explore:
✅ The metabolic slowdown that happens with chronic dieting
✅ How underreporting calories and forgotten foods affect weight loss
✅ The impact of sleep, stress, and exercise on metabolism
✅ Why meal plans aren’t the solution (and what to do instead)
✅ How to reframe the weight loss conversation with patients

If you’ve ever struggled to help patients who insist they’re barely eating but seeing no progress, this episode is a must-listen.

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