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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why Eating Less and Training Harder Slows Weight Loss

from The Nourished Chat · host Bonnie Campbell

Eat less, move more, lose weight. On paper, it’s simple and tidy. In real life, your body get a vote. I see the same two strategies over and over that feel smart but quietly derail progress: cutting calories as low as possible and piling on more workouts. Both look disciplined. Both often backfire.Weight loss stalls. Hunger spikes. Energy tanks. Motivation fades. Instead of blaming willpower, let's slow things down and look at what the body is actually responding to, and why moderation tends to outperform extremes over time.Links and Resources in this Episode:Calorie and Macro CalculatorLose Fat, Not Muscle podcast episode⁠Learn about 1-1 online nutrition coaching⁠ to get the support and accountability you need to reach your goals without feeling overwhelmed or spending all your time in the kitchen (or the gym!)Join my ⁠nutrition newsletter⁠ for weekly tips and insights. Follow me ⁠on Instagram

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