Why am I not losing weight even though I'm controlling my diet?

Many people attempt extreme diets, such as consuming only chicken breast, only to hit a plateau where the body feels heavy and lethargic. Essentially, the body enters a 'power-saving mode.' When nutrient supply is suddenly cut, the body minimizes energy expenditure for survival. If insulin resistance increases during this process, the body tends to store sugar rather than burn it for energy, severely dropping metabolic efficiency. In Traditional Korean Medicine, this phenomenon is primarily attributed to Dam-eum (phlegm-fluid retention) and Eo-hyeol (blood stasis). Dam-eum refers to the sticky accumulation of metabolic waste, while Eo-hyeol refers to stagnant blood flow. Think of these as clogged drains that block the pathways of metabolism. Furthermore, if you suffer from Bi-heo (Spleen Deficiency), your body's ability to absorb and transport nutrients to convert them into energy is significantly impaired. This is why you may feel frustrated that you aren't losing weight despite eating very little. Starving yourself is not the answer. The key is to clear these blocked pathways and revitalize the Spleen's function to create an internal environment where your body can efficiently burn energy again. It is recommended to first assess the current state of your body's metabolism.