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Why can't I lose weight? 10 real reasons, and what helps

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Stuck? It's not willpower

There's usually a fixable reason, and sometimes it's medical.

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Hidden calories

Oils, sauces and drinks can quietly add a few hundred calories a day.

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Water hides fat loss

Salt, workouts and hormones can mask progress for 1 to 3 weeks.

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Sleep and stress

Under 7 hours of sleep and high stress both turn up hunger.

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Check with a doctor

Thyroid, PCOS, sleep apnea and some medicines can slow loss.

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Recheck your number

You burn less as you lose. Update your target in 20 seconds.

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Why can't I lose weight? Ten real reasons, from hidden calories and poor sleep to thyroid, PCOS and medications, plus when to see a doctor.

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