You step on the scale, and it flashes back a number you don’t want to see. Maybe it’s gone up. Maybe it’s stayed the same, despite your effort. Either way, it’s easy to feel frustrated—like your body isn’t cooperating.

You can’t see it. You can’t feel it like a sharp pain. But it’s there—slowly sapping your energy, fogging your focus, and wearing down your body’s resilience.

One minute you’re fine. The next, you’re reaching for chocolate, chips, or something salty-sweet you didn’t even think about five minutes...