Working out and not losing weight? here's 5 reasons why

The recipe for weight loss seems simple—a healthy diet and regular exercise—but that’s often easier said than done.

“As a bariatric surgeon, we always encourage our patients to actively participate in and obtain a healthy lifestyle, which includes both healthy eating and exercise,” says Tanyaradzwa Kajese, MD, a bariatric surgeon with Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

It's possible to hit the gym and (mostly) pay attention to your diet, yet still not lose weight. If you find yourself stuck on a scale that won't seem to budge, one of these five culprits may be to blame.