5 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight

It can be extremely frustrating when you begin your weight loss journey and start eating well and working out. You have the best intentions when starting, but it seems to be an uphill battle when you take action but do not achieve results. Here are our top 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight.

Too much stress

Having too much stress in your life is probably the number one reason you cannot lose weight even with diet and exercise.

If you are constantly stressed for many reasons such as work, home life, relationships, and money issues, your body may be in a constant fight or flight state.

If this is the case, the hormones in your body are imbalanced and will prevent your body from burning body fat properly.

To help lower stress levels, we recommend meditation, yoga, and moderate exercise to keep your body balanced.

Lack of Sleep

Lack of sleep is also related to stress levels, but it is the #1 reason on our top 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight.

Even on a general level, you know the difference between your day when you have a good night’s sleep or a bad night’s sleep.

Do your best to get 6 to 8 hours a night of sleep, and you will see a significant difference in your weight loss goals.

If you are having issues sleeping, we recommend looking into a melatonin supplement to help you fall asleep and achieve a better night’s sleep. Studies show that melatonin can help improve the quality of sleep and weight loss in women (1)

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Too much exercise

You may not believe it, but you can exercise too much. I have noticed that I received a much better benefit when I exercise with shorter, more intense workouts versus a long one to two-hour slow cardio workout.

Another issue is that by exercising too much, you can become burnt out and quit altogether.

It may seem like more is always better, but that is not always the case. It is more about the quality of your workout in conjunction with a healthy nutrition lifestyle.

Remember that weight loss takes time, so be patient with the process and know your limits.

Other medical issues

Another common reason for your inability to lose weight could be serious medical issues such as hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, and Depression. (2)

Remember it’s always best to seek professional medical advice and speak to your physician before starting any healthy weight loss or nutrition protocol

Lack of Planning

Unfortunately, this is a common reason why overweight individuals are not successful in their weight loss journey. They have the best intentions to lose weight, but when it is time to act, they fall short due to a lack of planning.

There are many paths and ways to lose weight, but the key is to plan accordingly and stay consistent with your efforts.