Why Your "Healthy" Diet Is Keeping You Fat.

If you're eating clean but still not seeing results, you're not alone. Many people follow what they believe to be a healthy diet but plateau or gain weight. Here's why clean eating alone won't get you lean — and what to do instead.

1. You're Eating Too Little
Cutting too many calories slows down your metabolism and leads to muscle loss. Your body goes into conservation mode, burning fewer calories over time.

Fix It: Slowly increase your intake with a reverse diet while strength training to rebuild your metabolism.

2. You're Prioritizing "Clean" Foods Over Macronutrient Balance
Eating healthy fats and carbs is great, but if you’re not hitting your protein needs, you won’t build or maintain lean muscle.

Fix It: Aim for 0.8–1g of protein per pound of body weight. Build your meals around lean protein first.

3. You're Snacking Too Often
Even healthy snacks like nuts, protein bars, and fruit can sabotage fat loss when eaten in excess. Mindless grazing adds up.

Fix It: Stick to 3–4 structured meals per day and build in volume and protein for satiety.

4. You're Not Tracking Your Intake
Eyeballing portions leads to underestimating calories. Without awareness, you can easily overshoot your daily needs.

Fix It: Track your intake honestly for 5–7 days using a food scale or app. Don’t obsess, just observe.

Final Thoughts:
Clean eating is a solid foundation, but sustainable fat loss requires structure and awareness. If your body isn’t changing, your strategy needs a tune-up.