There are certain physiological barriers that willpower alone cannot overcome. I have experienced similar struggles myself before becoming a practitioner, and I understand that frustration. When weight refuses to budge despite your efforts, it is usually due to 'congestion points' within the body: 1. Accumulation of Dam-eum (Phlegm-Fluid): This refers to the buildup of sticky metabolic waste. When this resides between blood vessels and tissues, it slows down metabolic flow, preventing the body from efficiently burning fat. 2. Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo): When the Spleen's function is weakened, digestion and absorption are impaired. The body may perceive this as an 'emergency state,' leading it to store more fat rather than utilize energy efficiently. 3. Influence of Eo-hyeol (Blood Stasis): This occurs when blood circulation is stagnant. Stasis in specific areas, such as the lower body, leads to edema (swelling), which can eventually feel as though it has solidified into permanent weight gain. 4. Qi Deficiency (Gi-heo) and Metabolic Decline: When overall energy is depleted, the body enters 'survival mode.' In this state, starving yourself often leads to muscle loss and a further drop in basal metabolic rate, creating a vicious cycle. Ultimately, the answer is not simply eating less, but identifying where the 'metabolic switch' is blocked. By opening these pathways through herbal medicine and acupuncture, you can change how your body responds even with the same level of activity. Please feel free to visit the clinic so we can find a solution together.