Why you shouldn’t cut calories

When you cut calories, your body doesn’t just burn more fat.
It adapts.

There’s a famous study called CALERIE (Comprehensive Assessment of the Long-Term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy). What they found was powerful:

When people reduced calories, their bodies used 5–8% less energy at rest. And during the day?
👉🏼 They moved less.
👉🏼 Fidgeted less.
👉🏼 Sat more.
👉🏼 Your body downshifts to conserve energy.

So if your only strategy is “eat less,” your metabolism quietly adjusts to match. That’s why long-term fat loss isn’t about chronic calorie restriction.

It’s about building muscle, supporting metabolism, and giving your body a reason to stay strong!

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