{"id":11839,"date":"2024-10-29T17:02:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T10:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=11839"},"modified":"2024-10-29T17:02:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T10:02:27","slug":"6-things-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=11839","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"bgl-post-date\">October 29, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve been crushing your workouts, dialing in your diet, and doing everything \u201cright,\u201d but the scale still won\u2019t budge\u2014or worse, it\u2019s creeping up\u2014you\u2019re not alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>It\u2019s frustrating to put in the weight loss work and see little to no results. The truth is, it might not be your willpower or effort that\u2019s holding you back. There are hidden factors that could be silently sabotaging your fat loss, making it feel like an uphill battle.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll get to discover *exactly* why your body seems resistant to weight loss (even when you\u2019re doing everything that\u2019s \u201csupposed\u201d to work). Sure, diet and exercise are important, but they\u2019re only part of the equation. If your hormones are out of whack, you\u2019re exposed to too many toxins, or your body isn\u2019t getting the right nutrients, all the clean eating and HIIT sessions in the world won\u2019t get you the results you\u2019re after. It\u2019s time to look beyond the basics and dig deeper into what might be going on inside your body.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll break down how things like estrogen dominance, toxin buildup, and nutrient deficiencies can make fat loss nearly impossible\u2014even for the most dedicated. Plus, you\u2019ll learn how to tackle these issues, from balancing your hormones with the right foods and supplements to detoxing your body from the environmental chemicals that are stored in fat cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not just about working harder\u2014it\u2019s about working smarter by addressing the root causes that have been holding you back.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By the end of this article, you\u2019ll have a solid understanding of what\u2019s truly standing in the way of your fat loss and a clear path forward. Whether it&#8217;s tweaking your diet to include more hormone-balancing foods, addressing hidden food sensitivities, or boosting your thyroid function, you\u2019ll walk away with actionable steps to optimize your body from the inside out.<\/p>\n<p><em>Let\u2019s dive in and crack the code to finally unlock your body\u2019s potential for lasting fat loss.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"take-away\">\n<div class=\"take-away-inner\">\n<p class=\"title\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8225220\/#:~:text=It%20is%20regulated%20by%20a%20complex%20interplay\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Hormonal disruptions<\/a> caused by factors like environmental toxins, poor diet, stress, and lack of sleep can hinder weight loss, especially in women due to estrogen dominance as they age. Key strategies to combat this include dietary changes such as eating cruciferous vegetables and healthy fats.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6501744\/#:~:text=Endocrine%20disruptors%20are%20chemicals%20that\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental toxins<\/a> like BPA, DDT, and other pollutants accumulate in fat tissue, making it harder to lose weight. Detox strategies, including using glass or stainless steel instead of plastic and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ophorawater\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">filtering drinking water<\/a>, can help minimize the damage caused by these chemicals.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8152468\/#:~:text=It%20is%20important%20to%20underscore%20that%20in\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Food sensitivities and intolerances<\/a> can lead to chronic inflammation, fatigue, and insulin resistance, indirectly contributing to weight gain. Proper testing and elimination of problematic foods can improve overall health and support weight loss.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9710417\/#:~:text=Some%20of%20these%20essential%20micronutrients\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Deficiencies in key micronutrients<\/a> such as vitamin D, magnesium, and biotin can impair metabolic functions, leading to fat storage. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/lab-tests\/upgraded-formulas\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">Personalized micronutrient testing<\/a> can help identify deficiencies and optimize nutrition for better fat loss results.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279601\/#:~:text=If%20an%20underactive%20thyroid%20in%20children%20or\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)<\/a> can slow metabolism and lead to weight gain. Managing stress, avoiding extreme dieting or overtraining, and supporting thyroid function with nutrient-dense foods and supplements can improve metabolism and aid fat loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>6 *Surprising* Reasons You&#8217;re Struggling to Lose Weight (&amp; How to Fix Each Issue)<\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Hormonal Imbalances<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Endocrine disruption and hormonal imbalances can occur when you\u2019re as young as your early twenties and can be caused by exposure to chemicals such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/8\/6\/2265\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">pesticides<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2214750017300264?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">plasticizers<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/indjem\/fulltext\/2011\/15010\/stress_and_hormones.4.aspx\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">external stress<\/a> such as relationship or financial problems; internal stress such as viruses, heavy metal accumulation, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK30\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">blood sugar swings<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/karger.com\/hrp\/article-abstract\/86\/4\/279\/162330\/Endocrine-Disrupters-and-the-Safety-of-Food-Chains?redirectedFrom=fulltext\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">dietary contaminants<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1521690X09001055?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">deficiencies in critical micronutrients<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/openrespiratorymedicinejournal.com\/VOLUME\/5\/PAGE\/31\/ABSTRACT\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">lack of sleep<\/a>; and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/mend\/article\/28\/8\/1221\/2623221?login=false\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">poor digestive health<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hormones are disrupted, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s13679-017-0240-4\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">metabolism slows<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/14\/10\/1282\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">appetite rages, and inflammation manifests<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: Summer Coaching Inline Ad --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC11174431\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">both men and women struggle with hormonal imbalances<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/humrep\/article\/23\/11\/2555\/2913840?login=false\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">women seem to have more trouble with imbalances<\/a> that specifically cause resistance to fat loss. For example, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538260\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">hormone estrogen<\/a> is higher in women and promotes cell division, cell growth, and, in excessive amounts, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2212877813000616?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">formation of fat tissue<\/a>. Women also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6761896\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">naturally produce more progesterone<\/a>, which <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ajog.org\/article\/S0002-9378(16)32480-2\/abstract\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">protects against such excessive fat growth<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Problem is, progesterone production declines much faster with age than estrogen production, so between ages thirty and fifty, a woman can develop <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538260\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">estrogen dominance<\/a>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-271289 \" src=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/estrogen-level-meter-vector-illustration_106788-3698.png\" alt=\"estrogen dominance\" width=\"194\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/estrogen-level-meter-vector-illustration_106788-3698.png 626w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/estrogen-level-meter-vector-illustration_106788-3698-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\"\/><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At that point, there is potential that fat rapidly accumulates and becomes much harder to lose. Of course, men can experience similar age-related issues as testosterone falls and estrogen rises.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are steps you can take to minimize the effects of hormonal imbalances (you can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/podcast\/amie-hornaman-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">my recent podcast with Dr. Amie Hornaman<\/a> for more insights on this topic). But first, it\u2019s best to determine whether a hormonal imbalance is causing weight-loss resistance. Some blood tests give you a snapshot view of your hormone levels at a single moment, but you can test for hormonal imbalances that occur throughout a twenty-four-hour cycle with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/lab-tests\/dutch-urine-steroid-hormone-profile-most-complete-hormone-test-available\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">DUTCH<\/a> urine test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do find hormonal imbalances after receiving the results of your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/lab-tests\/dutch-urine-steroid-hormone-profile-most-complete-hormone-test-available\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">DUTCH<\/a> panel, or if you suspect a hormonal imbalance is keeping you from losing weight, I recommend working with a functional medicine practitioner to balance your hormones with supplements, medications, or both, but you can also make key lifestyle and dietary changes to mitigate the damage, including a few of the following examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>*A quick reminder: I am not a physician, so please do not consider any of the information or links provided in this article as medical advice or prescription. I thought it would be beneficial and interesting for you to have access to this information on weight loss, though!<\/p>\n<h4><b>HORMONE STRATEGY #1: EAT MORE CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES <\/b><b>AND FATS<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. They contain <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lpi.oregonstate.edu\/mic\/dietary-factors\/phytochemicals\/indole-3-carbinol\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">indole-3-carbinol<\/a>, an antioxidant that metabolizes excess estrogen. In addition, since <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK218749\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">cholesterol and fat-soluble vitamins support hormone health<\/a>, ditch a fat-phobic approach and embrace a healthy intake of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/seatopia\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">clean fish<\/a>, eggs, avocados and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/primalkitchen\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">avocado oil<\/a>, olives and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/oliveoil\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">olive oil<\/a>, raw unsalted nuts like macadamias and pistachios, nut butter, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4d7jAmq\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">flaxseed oil<\/a>, and chia seeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>HORMONE STRATEGY #2: FILTER YOUR WATER<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-271291 \" src=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-03-at-2.12.56-PM-1024x619-1.jpg\" alt=\"cruciferous veggies\" width=\"219\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-03-at-2.12.56-PM-1024x619-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-03-at-2.12.56-PM-1024x619-1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-03-at-2.12.56-PM-1024x619-1-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\"\/><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/edrv\/article\/33\/3\/378\/2354852?login=false\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Heavy metals<\/a> and chemicals like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fluoride-history.de\/p-insecticides.htm\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">fluoride (which is a registered insecticide and rodenticide)<\/a> found in drinking water can damage the endocrine system. You can eliminate these metals and chemicals by installing a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/home-kitchen-office\/quad-flow-hydro-energizer-structured-water-unit\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">drinking water filtration system<\/a>, such as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/water\/ophora-water\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">reverse osmosis filter or carbon block, in your home<\/a>. You can get a unit with a built-in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linkinghub.elsevier.com\/retrieve\/pii\/S0043135416301026\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">remineralizer to refortify your water with good minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium<\/a>, or just add extra <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/lmnt\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">electrolytes<\/a> and good <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/foods-snacks\/colima-high-mineral-sea-salt\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">salts<\/a> to your water and food throughout the day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>HORMONE STRATEGY #3: USE GLASS OR STAINLESS-STEEL PRODUCTS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25813067\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemicals that interfere with hormones<\/a>, like BPA, can seep from plastic bottles and cups into drinking water and food. I recommend reading the book <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XDkToS\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogeneration <\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Anthony Jay for more information on how plastic exposure affects estrogen.<\/span><b\/><\/p>\n<p>For more information on balancing your hormones, I recommend checking out these additional resources:<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Exposure to Toxins and Chemicals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>You should know about the fascinating website <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/slimemoldtimemold.com\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">slimemoldtimemold.com<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> (not the most appealing name, I\u2019ll admit). Over a dozen long-form articles, the website provides reams of research and solid evidence that environmental factors, specifically toxins, play a significant role in the obesity epidemic, delving into the hypothesis that toxins in our environment, food, and products disrupt metabolic processes, leading to increased fat storage and weight gain.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This perspective obviously challenges <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/10\/559\/1817341?login=false\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">conventional wisdom on obesity, which often focuses solely on diet and exercise<\/a>, by highlighting the complex interplay between our bodies and the contaminated world we inhabit.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through an examination of historical data, scientific studies, and patterns of disease distribution, there is a compelling case to be made that addressing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aerzteblatt.de\/int\/archive\/article\/64803\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">obesity requires an approach that includes reducing exposure to toxins and chemicals<\/a>, which makes perfect sense because one of the ways your body deals with toxins is to create new and bigger fat cells in which to store those toxins.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-271292 \" src=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ehp.1205485.g001.jpg\" alt=\"pops \" width=\"452\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ehp.1205485.g001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ehp.1205485.g001-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ehp.1205485.g001-768x421.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three-letter-acronym toxins like PCB, DDT, DDE, and BPA, and my favorite\u2014<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1155\/2011\/417980\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">persistent organic pollutants (POPs)<\/a>\u2014have been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neurology.org\/doi\/10.1212\/WNL.0000000000004851\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">found in concerningly high concentrations in human fat tissue<\/a> and cause significant metabolic damage, hormonal imbalances, and even more fat storage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Your body shovels these <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ehp.niehs.nih.gov\/doi\/10.1289\/ehp.1205485\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">compounds into adipose tissue<\/a> to protect other functional tissues and your internal organs. If you store <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ijponline.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1824-7288-36-8\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">too many toxins and nondegradable chemicals in fat tissue<\/a>, you will have a much harder time losing weight, no matter how much you exercise, how much clean food you eat, or how much cold exposure you get.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also why <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bnrc.springeropen.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s42269-019-0238-z\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">a rapid fat-loss regimen<\/a> often results in skin rashes, zits, and diarrhea: as you mobilize fat, you also mobilize the toxins it contains. The toxins cause other symptoms unless they are dealt with via a detox protocol.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filtering your water, using <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/water\/ophora-water\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">good glass bottled water like this<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ek9q2P\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">stainless steel<\/a> instead of plastic, using natural beauty and cleaning products, and engaging in regular detoxification via sweating, exercise, and healthy bowel movements are strategies to minimize toxin and chemical damage. You can also take steps to minimize uncomfortable side effects, such as irritability and inflammation, that can occur as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK216589\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">chemicals and toxins<\/a> get mobilized from fat and released back into your circulatory system. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full spectrum of whole-food antioxidant sources can be <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3249911\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">beneficial in eliminating the free radicals and oxidants that cause cellular damage and accelerate aging<\/a>. Plus, if you get some of your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/10\/12\/1833\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidants from plant sources<\/a> such as dark berries and leafy greens, then you will also get more satiating and lipid-managing fiber in your diet. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2161831322007943?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiber acts like a sponge and can soak up toxins<\/a> from your system as they are released. For this reason, while on any fat-loss regimen, you should aim for 35 to 60 g of fiber per day from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0304389410014159?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">organic produce, berries, and a limited amount of larger fruits, seeds, and nuts<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For additional tips on eliminating toxins from your body, you can check out these articles and podcasts:<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Food Allergies and Intolerances<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Food allergies and intolerances can have a ripple effect when it comes to weight gain. While there isn\u2019t research demonstrating that these issues directly cause people to put on extra pounds, the reactions you experience as a result of them can indirectly lead to weight gain.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you experience brain fog, lethargy, and gut upset in response to your diet, your daily activity level and motivation may decrease dramatically, leading to higher numbers on the scale. Chronic inflammation caused by a response to food can also result in insulin resistance, which subsequently leads to weight gain.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a food allergy, then you probably know it. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482124\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Food allergies<\/a> are accompanied by severe symptoms such as throat swelling and respiratory distress\u2014as you may know from a friend who needs to be within a stone\u2019s throw of an ambulance if he so much as sniffs a peanut.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-271299 \" src=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Food-allergy-vs-food-intolerance-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Food-allergy-vs-food-intolerance-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Food-allergy-vs-food-intolerance-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Food-allergy-vs-food-intolerance-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Food-allergy-vs-food-intolerance.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/toxsci\/article\/55\/2\/235\/1735901?login=false\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">An allergy occurs when your immune system misidentifies a protein as harmful<\/a> and mounts an emergency response. Some proteins or protein fragments, such as those found in peanuts or shellfish, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nbt1096-1269\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">are resistant to digestion<\/a>, and in people with an allergy, the proteins that don\u2019t get broken down during digestion are tagged by an antibody called immunoglobulin E. This fools the immune system into thinking that the protein is an invader, so your immune system attacks it and triggers an allergic reaction. The subsequent effects can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.termedia.pl\/Review-paper-Causes-symptoms-and-prevention-of-food-allergy,7,20471,0,1.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">include hives, shock, severe drops in blood pressure, respiratory distress, and anaphylactic reactions<\/a>. As you can imagine, weight gain is not your primary concern if this happens\u2014simply staying alive is the higher priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1521691805001836?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">food intolerance<\/a> is much more subtle and can happen because of a number of physiological deficiencies, such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jmg.bmj.com\/content\/35\/5\/353\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">insufficient levels of the liver enzymes that dissolve fructose<\/a> or low levels of the enzyme lactase, which can lead to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532285\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">intolerance of unfermented dairy products<\/a> (the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532285\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">fermentation process involved in making, say, yogurt tends to significantly reduce levels of lactose<\/a>). <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/article-abstract\/2648637\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Gluten intolerances<\/a> are also common, although many people who believe they have gluten issues may have an entirely different problem. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/7-1631\/v1\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Most gluten-containing foods also contain gliadin<\/a>. If you have a subclinical sensitivity to gliadin, consuming these foods can cause an inflammatory response in the small intestine. This sensitivity is more common in people of Northern European and Eastern European descent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of all these <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aerzteblatt.de\/int\/archive\/article\/64803\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">food intolerances can be similar to those of food allergies<\/a>, but they\u2019re not as pronounced. But <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingentaconnect.com\/content\/ocean\/aap\/2019\/00000040\/00000001\/art00001\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">both allergies and intolerances involve an inflammatory response<\/a>, which can lead to weight gain if you consistently consume foods you can\u2019t tolerate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/lab-tests\/true-health-labs-multiple-food-immune-reactivity-testing-cyrex-array-10\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyrex Laboratories<\/a> and <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/testsmartlylabs.com\/allergy-testing\/sensitivity-intolerence-testing\/zoomers-food-sensitivity-tests-improve-result-accuracy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoomer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer highly accurate food intolerance and allergy panels. Rather than giving you a frustrating and inaccurate laundry list of foods you are never supposed to touch again, these tests identify a targeted list of foods to remove from your diet without an annoying false-positive list of foods you\u2019re not allowed to eat. For example, Cyrex\u2019s approach to testing for reactivity to cooked, processed, and raw foods sets the laboratory apart from its competitors because once a food is heated to 118 degrees Fahrenheit or more, its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9826012\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">protein structure and potential for triggering an antigen reaction may change<\/a>. After all, a person\u2019s inflammatory response to cooked chicken may be far different from the response to raw chicken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For additional information on comprehensive lab testing, <a href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/podcast\/testingpodcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">you can check out this recent audio podcast solosode<\/a> I recorded all about testing.<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Micronutrient Deficiencies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you have spent any time trying to balance your diet, you have undoubtedly heard the term <i>macros<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>, which refers to the three macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>While these are crucial nutrients, they don\u2019t even begin to cover all the vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients that your body needs to function at a basic level.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/10\/559\/1817341?login=false\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Research has shown<\/a> that specific micronutrient deficiencies are associated with weight gain and obesity. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among these micronutrients, the most significant are vitamin D, chromium, biotin, thiamine, and antioxidants. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.5402\/2012\/103472\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Deficiencies in these micronutrients can prevent fat loss<\/a> via mechanisms that include altered insulin gene transcription, amplification of intracellular insulin signaling, and changes to glucose and amino acid metabolism. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8834970\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Metabolism and weight loss<\/a> are also negatively affected by deficiencies in magnesium, boron, vitamin A, vitamin K<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and choline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK553106\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Micronutrient deficiencies<\/a> can be caused by digestion issues or, because many micronutrients are fat-soluble, fat deficiencies and malabsorption. How much of which micronutrients are needed varies from person to person (a diversity that I first discovered in Roger Williams\u2019s book <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zlkeyS\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biochemical Individuality<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, some people have higher rates of excretion of micronutrients than retention, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8614960\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">people with tuberculosis have far greater needs for vitamin C and vitamin A<\/a>. While it is unlikely that you have tuberculosis, you get the idea: different people have different nutritional requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to this nutritional diversity, it is worth investing in a laboratory test to determine whether you are deficient in any micronutrients. A comprehensive micronutrient test measures a host of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids in your blood to determine sufficiencies and deficiencies, along with giving clues about toxins, chronic inflammation, fungus, yeast, neurotransmitters, and more. A good at-home micronutrient test is the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/ben-recommends\/lab-tests\/directlabs-discount-online-blood-chemistry-tests-results\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">Metabolomix by Genova Diagnostics<\/a>, which can help identify nutritional deficiencies that may be causing resistance to fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Hypothyroidism<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK28\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">thyroid gland<\/a> produces hormones that regulate metabolism. It secretes thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/0801292\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">influence the metabolic rate of lipids<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7240961\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">cholesterol<\/a>, glucose, and proteins within the cells throughout your body.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-271296 \" src=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Image-_-Thyroid-article-image-_-Sept-2023-1024x448.webp\" alt=\"thyroid function \" width=\"536\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Image-_-Thyroid-article-image-_-Sept-2023-1024x448.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Image-_-Thyroid-article-image-_-Sept-2023-300x131.webp 300w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Image-_-Thyroid-article-image-_-Sept-2023-768x336.webp 768w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Image-_-Thyroid-article-image-_-Sept-2023-1536x672.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Image-_-Thyroid-article-image-_-Sept-2023.webp 1646w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\"\/><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the thyroid becomes underactive, it results in a condition called hypothyroidism, which can often cause weight gain.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes hypothyroidism? In adults, it can be <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/physrev.00030.2013\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">due to deficiencies in iodine and selenium<\/a> but can also occur as an anomaly at birth known as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ojrd.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1750-1172-5-17\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">congenital hypothyroidism<\/a>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/indjem\/fulltext\/2011\/15010\/stress_and_hormones.4.aspx\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Excess stress<\/a> can cause disorders of the hypothalamus that reduce levels of T3 and T4. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/91\/8\/3232\/2656790?login=false\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Long-term caloric or carbohydrate deprivation<\/a> can also reduce thyroid activity.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>As you can imagine, when you combine hard exercise, a busy work life, and a lack of sleep, the thyroid takes a big hit.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the lowest thyroid activity I have ever experienced was when I was a skinny, carbohydrate-restricting IRONMAN triathlete, and the only factor saving me from the stereotypical endurance athlete \u201cmuffin top\u201d was my extreme level of physical activity.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect that you have hypothyroidism, you can get a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK249\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">comprehensive blood test for thyroid activity<\/a> or a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.biologists.com\/bio\/article\/2\/6\/580\/1063\/Thyroid-hormones-correlate-with-resting-metabolic\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">resting metabolic rate (RMR) test<\/a> to evaluate whether your metabolic rate is too low. If you do identify <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00421-017-3723-9\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">thyroid-related issues<\/a> that are holding you back from burning fat, you can, as ironic as it may seem, consider slowing down and not starving yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/02640414.2018.1424498\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Overtraining and excess calorie or carbohydrate restriction<\/a> are key contributors to thyroid-related weight-loss resistance. Back-to-back days of weightlifting or empty miles of the same ho-hum pace, limited recovery days, and the absence of recovery weeks are all tough on thyroid function. In addition, you can seek out nutrient-dense, thyroid-supporting foods: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/77\/5\/307\/5370317?login=false\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">seaweed and dulse for iodine<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/24\/7\/1298\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Brazil nuts<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/5\/2\/388\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">shellfish, and oysters for selenium<\/a>; and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/B9781782422471000028?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">coconut oil for proper thyroid conversion and metabolism in the gut<\/a>. Heavy exposure to chemicals like ingested fluoride, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), bisphenol-A (BPA), and phthalates are also problems for the thyroid. <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2129145\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coleus forskohlii<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, L-tyrosine, bioperine, and perhaps most notably the T2 hormone (3,5-diiodo-L-thyronine) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK500006\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">can assist with thyroid gland function<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can all be found in an impressive supplement designed by my former podcast guest Dr. Amie Hornaman (<a href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/podcast\/amie-hornaman-thyroidfixer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">you can check out our episode together here<\/a>) called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/fixxr\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"noopener\">Thyroid Fixxr<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which can noticeably improve your body\u2019s ability to burn fat without the jittery, hyper side effects of common fat-burning stimulants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Lack of a Regular Eating Schedule<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916523274882?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Research suggests that for some people<\/a>, maintaining a regular eating schedule can improve the metabolic response to meals.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re having trouble losing weight, rather than skipping breakfast some days and eating it on others, or having dinner late some nights and early on others, or constantly switching between different restaurants for lunch, you should establish more consistent meal patterns.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-271295 \" src=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/clock-made-of-food-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/clock-made-of-food-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/clock-made-of-food-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/clock-made-of-food-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bengreenfieldlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/clock-made-of-food.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\"\/> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heck, I have had clients who shed pounds simply by eating the same meals (a smoothie for breakfast, a salad for lunch, meat or fish and vegetables for dinner) at the same times day in and day out for a few months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women seem to benefit most from this type of regularity. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916523274882?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">In one study of healthy lean women<\/a>, an irregular meal pattern resulted in lower postprandial metabolism than a regular meal pattern. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/1601935\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">In another study<\/a>, lean women who ate meals on a regular schedule had better insulin sensitivity and improved blood fat levels. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916523274882?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">In yet another study<\/a>, this time of healthy obese women, regular mealtimes increased postprandial thermogenesis, insulin sensitivity, and blood lipids, putting the women in a state more conducive to weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some folks can thrive on an erratic eating schedule. But for many people, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916522045051?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">irregular meal times<\/a> seem to significantly lower the metabolic rate compared to regular mealtimes. The result can be dysregulated appetite and altered metabolism. So if you don\u2019t have a structured eating schedule and you are having trouble losing weight, try eating at the same times every day for a while, and keep the volume and nature of the meals relatively consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Not sure *what* to eat? Here are a few articles to help get you started:<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Armed with the strategies you\u2019ve just uncovered, it\u2019s time to take action, dial in your approach, and finally get the results you\u2019ve been striving for.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>It\u2019s not just about grinding harder in the gym or cutting more calories\u2014it\u2019s about understanding how your body is responding to the hidden forces that might be sabotaging your efforts. Whether it\u2019s dialing in your nutrition to support hormonal balance, reducing your exposure to environmental toxins, or testing for micronutrient deficiencies, there are tangible steps you can take to optimize your body and start seeing real results.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your body has incredible potential, and by addressing these underlying issues, you can unlock fat loss and reclaim your health in ways you never thought possible.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if you&#8217;re also looking for more insights into your health and wellness, you&#8217;ll be happy to hear that I just finished updating and editing my best-selling book, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Lr2Dbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Boundless<\/a><\/em>. The brand new version of\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Lr2Dbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" data-geniuslink=\"\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=17549&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3Lr2Dbr&amp;dtb=1\">Boundless<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>covers everything you could possibly want to know about optimizing your health and longevity, including how to boost your mitochondrial function, reboot your circadian rhythm, increase your libido, manage chronic conditions, enhance your mind using new smart drugs and peptides, reverse aging, improve sleep, burn fat, maintain health routines at home and while traveling, and much more!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to uncover a treasure trove of the latest science-backed strategies for improving every aspect of your mind, body, and spirit,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Lr2Dbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" data-geniuslink=\"\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=17549&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3Lr2Dbr&amp;dtb=1\"><strong>you can click this link to pre-order your new updated copy of\u00a0<em>Boundless<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Have any questions, comments, thoughts, or feedback? 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