There’s a moment when you’re sitting across from yet another health professional, watching them flip through your chart with that familiar look of confusion. Your weight hasn’t budged despite following their meticulously crafted meal plan. The high-protein, high-fiber recommendations sit heavy in your stomach, like literally. And once again, you hear those dreaded words: You just need to stick to the plan. But what happens when standard approaches simply don’t work? Living with Crohn’s Disease, a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has taught me that weight management isn’t just about willpower or following the right program. It’s about navigating…
Why One-Size-Fits All Weight Loss Fails
