“Why can’t I lose weight?”
I hear this every day in my office. Patients say they have tried everything, but they just can’t get rid of their stubborn belly fat. Well, I’m here to tell you that there is hope for you! Normal attempts at weight loss can fail if you’re battling any metabolic disorders.
When you’re doing all the right things but still not losing weight, you may have some health issues sabotaging your efforts.
Hypothyroidism
An autoimmune disease is behind most cases of hypothyroidism and needs to be addressed for weight loss success, even if you take thyroid hormone medication.
Chronic Inflammation
Food intolerances (gluten in particular), autoimmune disease, poor diet, dysgylcemia (blood sugar imbalance) can all cause chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation raises the adrenal hormone cortisol, which causes belly fat to accumulate and makes weight loss difficult.
Blood Sugar Imbalances
Leptin is a hormone that controls appetite, satiety, and whether you burn or store fat. Insulin surges from starchy, sugary diets cause leptin resistance, which promotes constant hunger and fat storage.
Hormone Imbalances
Common hormone imbalances in women are high cortisol, high testosterone, and insulin resistance. These women battle not only weight gain, but also excess belly fat, facial hair growth, hair loss, and problems with menstruation or menopause.
In Men, high estrogen in relation to testosterone promotes belly fat, as well as, “man breasts” and “pear shaped hips”.
Brain Health
The brain is sensitive to deviations in health. Imbalances in the brain’s relay chemicals can lead to cravings and addictive behavior, such as overeating.
Address the Underlying Cause for Weight Loss
Weight loss is so much more than counting calories, grams of fat, or even carbs. To ensure lasting success it’s also important to address the underlying issues that cause weight gain or prevent weight loss.
My approach to handling any difficult weight loss case is to first get as much information as possible to determine what factors are contributing to your individual scenario. Every case is different. We then establish a good healthy eating plan, proper supplements, and lifestyle changes in order to ensure optimal results.
So what are you waiting for?
Check out one of our weight loss patient testimonials below and then contact us to get started on your weight loss success story today!
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