Nevertheless, physics is NOT violated during dieting. Its a fact of physics that energy in&#x2F;energy out must add up to energy gain&#x2F;loss in the system. Lets stop arguing about that.<p>The likely issue is, cheating on the diet. Sure, eating limited calories at a meal is a good idea. Its also necessary to avoid adding 300-1000 kC with that fast-food burger after work or that donut at the meeting. Its so easy to do; it explains all the &quot;I limited my calories and didn&#x27;t lose weight!&quot; claims. Simplest answer is often correct answer.