Why am I not losing weight even though I exercise regularly?

Short answer
Exercise alone doesn’t guarantee weight loss.

What’s usually happening
Exercise can increase appetite, water retention, or muscle mass, masking scale changes.

What this is usually not

• wasted effort

• exercising incorrectly

Common reasons

• eating slightly more

• water retention from training

• expecting fast results

What usually helps

• viewing exercise as support, not the driver

• time

When to pay attention
If exercise consistently coincides with weight gain over time.

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