Why You’re Not Losing Fat — It’s Not More Workouts, It’s Your Cellular Metabolism
If you’ve been training consistently, eating “clean,” and still can’t shake stubborn fat, the problem isn’t motivation, discipline, or effort. It’s your cellular metabolism. Most people believe fat loss is about eating less and exercising more. But fat isn’t burned in the gym — it’s burned inside your cells, specifically in your mitochondria. If those systems aren’t functioning properly, no amount of extra workouts will unlock stubborn fat. That’s why so many hard-working people plateau. Fat Loss Isn’t Just Calories In vs. Calories Out The old model says: Burn more calories than you eat and fat loss will happen. In reality, the body doesn’t respond to math — it responds to signals. When your cellular energy systems are stressed or dysfunctional: Your body prioritizes survival over fat loss Fat becomes harder to access Calories get stored instead of burned You can be in a calorie deficit and still not lose fat if your cells aren’t capable of efficiently using fat for fuel. Your Mito...