5 simple ways to cut calories every day

You've been working out and eating a healthy diet, but aren’t losing weight. What gives? A variety of factors, including sex, age, and even stress levels can affect how your body burns calories. But before you blame a slow metabolism, it’s important to consider how many calories you’re eating on a regular basis.

"Most people are taking in more calories than they realize," says Tracy Kuzava, RDN, a dietitian and nutritionist in Snellville, Georgia.

With that in mind, here are five tips Kuzava says can help cut excess calories—and possibly, extra pounds.