If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight despite the fact that you exercise regularly and make healthy food choices, you’re not alone. Articles, Internet forums and televisions shows are often filled with people who express frustration over the feeling that their workouts, well, apparently aren’t working out.

Here are some reasons why you’re not shedding those pounds — whether you need to lose 5, 50 or more — and what you can do to start seeing some changes.

1. You rely on exercise alone to lose weight

It’s no secret that exercise and eating right are important in achieving (and maintaining) weight loss; …read more