"If you put yourself in a caloric deficit, you will lose weight, as I have been doing." It sounds like you think establishing a caloric deficit is as simple as

"If you put yourself in a caloric deficit, you will lose weight, as I have been doing." It sounds like you think establishing a caloric deficit is as simple as forcing yourself to eat less and exercise more. Research says it isn't. Some diets result in a lowered desire to eat. Some diets result in an increased metabolism.