If you’re struggling to lose weight, especially that last 10-15 lbs of belly fat, then there’s a number of possible reasons why.
Sugar is the most obvious reason for the majority of people, but it’s not the only reason why. So what else could be causing the weight gain, or blocking your ability to lose the fat?
It could be some foods that you’ve been told are healthy, things like grains and other lectin-containing plants that are driving up your inflammation.
What about seed oils? They are massive drivers of inflammation, and anything that drives up inflammation will drive up weight gain.
Artificial sweeteners should also be avoided, even though I’ve seen some arguments lately about how you need huge amounts to create issues. But I’ve also seen enough research to say I don’t agree with that, even though it is probably a better option than the sugary sodas for weight loss, but not the chemical exposure.
High fructose corn syrup - stay away from this at all costs if you want to be healthy and not carrying extra weight!
Find and eliminate any underlying biotoxins (living and nonliving) as they lead to inflammation and leaky gut which leads to hormone problems and central obesity. This is especially important for those who feel like they already live a super clean lifestyle.
Decrease stress! Stress creates cortisol which keeps you stuck in a fight/flight response, which in turn sends your hormones crazy and leads to weight gain.
Are you exercising, and more importantly doing the right exercise? All of the above are more important than working out, because you can eat like garbage and workout in a calorie deficit and you will lose weight, but you’ll also be loaded with inflammation. Ultimately, you can't outrun a bad diet!
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