08/05/2021
👇Here are some of the reasons you’re struggling to lose weight (just as I was), and some weight loss plateau breaker tips to get you started.
1.You’re drinking too much!
Alcohol is one of the largest contributors to weight gain.
What you probably didn’t know was after consuming, for example, a shot of vodka, your whole-body lipid oxidation (how much fat your body is burning for energy) drops by roughly 73%!
This means that if you eat ANYTHING while consuming alcohol, your chances of putting on body fat is 73% higher!
2. You’re Not Drinking Enough Water!
Studies have shown that drinking half a liter of water can increase your metabolism by 24-30% in almost an hour and a half.
Drinking more water helps you feel full for a long time so you don't consume as many calories.
3. You’re Eating WAY TOO MUCH.
This could be the primary reason you’re struggling to lose weight.
Don’t get me wrong, you should be eating more when you exercise, your body needs more glucose for energy to function properly after vigorous activity.
What you shouldn’t be doing is using it as an excuse to overeat and surpass your calorie deficit.
4. You’re Way Too Stressed.
This is another reason you may be struggling to lose weight.
When cortisol levels are high, it can cause your body to hold onto unwanted fat. Chronic stress may also cause adrenal fatigue, which can lead to hormonal imbalances that hinder weight loss.
I don’t feel stressed, so why should this matter to me?
Even if you’re not feeling mentally stressed, but constantly striving to be productive at the expense of not getting proper rest and downtime, your body can be pushing out cortisol that’s preventing you from achieving your weight loss goals.
RELAX AND MAKE TIME FOR YOU!
5. You’re Consuming Artificial Sweeteners.
Yes, even the artificial sweeteners can keep that weight on.
Certain fake sugars cause your brain to believe it is receiving sugar even though you’re eating a calorie-free sweetener. End result, your body sets of physical and hormonal response that lead up to you holding onto, or gaining even more weight.
