Hello mam, I am a 34-year-old woman, 5'4 in, weighing 72 kg. I follow a strict vegetarian diet, walk 3 to 5 km daily, and eat home-cooked meals. Despite this, I haven't lost a single kilo in months. What am I doing wrong?

Ans: Hitting a weight-loss plateau is common, and there are a few possible reasons why this might be happening. Over time, your body adjusts to a lower calorie intake and burns fewer calories. Even home-cooked meals can have sneaky calorie additions, like oils, nuts, or dairy substitutes. Tracking portion sizes and ingredients more closely might help. If you’ve been walking consistently, you may have gained muscle while losing fat, which can keep the scale from moving even though your body composition is improving. Factors like stress, sleep deprivation, or hormonal fluctuations can cause temporary water retention, masking fat loss. Walking is great for overall health, but adding resistance exercises can boost metabolism and help break through plateaus.