5 simple ways to cut calories every day
Get expert tricks to say bye to unnecessary calories—and potentially boost weight loss.
Jan, 2026
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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.
Written byAna Lopez.
Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.
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