Many people believe that to lose weight, it is enough to eat less and exercise more, but the reality is more complex due to the adjustments that the body makes. For example, if a person who needs 1,500 calories daily for basic survival functions reduces their intake by 500 calories, their body will react by adjusting to conserve energy. This can leave them more tired and less active, affecting their ability to perform even simple daily tasks, let alone exercise.

Moreover, ironically, the more we try to control our weight, the more the body seems to want to sabotage those efforts. It's like trying to save money while being a big fan of online shopping during Black Friday: no matter how firm our plans are, the temptations seem irresistible.

It’s simple: food is our fuel, not our enemy. Drastically reducing caloric intake is counterproductive because the body stores energy in the form of fat as a survival mechanism perfected over thousands of years. Ignoring this fact can lead to unnecessary and unsustainable behaviors.

Ultimately, eating less often results in an increase in hunger later. Therefore, it is more interesting to focus on the quality of food, rather than just eating less and exercising more. Eating nutritious foods and varying your exercise routine can help prevent the body from going into survival mode. And remember, effective weight loss is more like a marathon than a sprint. Patience is your ally, not just the scale.