Alpha Male Max The required amount of calories and when this does not happen our metabolism actually dips. That makes us less able to burn as many calories as we did prior to beginning the diet. I don't know about you but that's NOT what I want happening when I'm trying to lose weight. So what happens is the momentary elation that accompanies the weight loss then the frustration as the pounds start to creep back until eventually we end up where we started if not heavier.