Your Body Is NOT “Holding Onto Fat” — What’s Actually Happening

A patient says she is barely eating, her appetite is lower, and she is taking a weight-loss medication. So why is the scale still going up?In this episode, Dr. Albert Takem explains why the body cannot create or store energy from nowhere and why weight changes often require a closer look at what is actually being consumed and used. Using a real patient scenario, he explores the gap between eating less and being in a measurable calorie deficit.This is not about blaming or shaming patients. It is about replacing frustration and guesswork with clarity.We discuss:• Why eating less does not always mean being in a calorie deficit• What the first law of thermodynamics has to do with weight loss• Why the body is not “holding onto” fat from nowhere• How snacks, drinks, almonds, chips, and small portions become hidden calories• Why appetite reduction from medications such as Zepbound does not automatically guarantee weight loss• How tracking food and exercise creates accountability• Why you cannot reliably change what you are not measuringYour body is not broken or working against you. It is responding to the energy it receives and uses. Accurate tracking can reveal what frustration and memory alone may miss.Questions for Dr. Takem and the team💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & WellnessBook your consultation: https://www.maryland-primarycare.com/