It is never easy to lose weight. It is especially difficult to lose weight for women. Women’s metabolisms are often slower than those of men. The body requires fewer calories to support its daily functions. After being transformed, the extra energy is stored in fat.
Consuming “healthy” processed meats
These hidden ingredients, which include excess sodium, chemicals, preservatives and GMOs (genetically modifiable organisms), have been shown to cause inflammation and weight gain. You don’t necessarily have to eat something just because it’s sold in a health food shop and is “gluten free,” “low-fat,” or “natural span>
Your medicine cabinet is the culprit.
Some drugs can increase weight, or cause weight gain. The University of Rochester Medical Center, New York, lists the following: steroids, beta blockers and some epilepsy treatments. They also list specific antipsychotics and insulin for diabetes treatment. These can lead to weight gain or obesity.
Too little protein
As people age, their protein intake decreases because they have difficulty digesting it. Dieters tend to decrease their protein intake. This is a mistake. Protein is essential for strong muscle tissue. One gram of protein per kilogram is the recommended daily intake.
A high level of cortisol
Cortisol levels high, also known as the “stress hormone”, can lead to weight gain in the midsection. It can be counterproductive to a slim physique by disrupting our daily routines with chores, work, exercise, or child care.
Avoiding meals and eating too much
You might be tempted to eat less throughout the day or to skip meals to cut calories. Walter warns against this as your body will make you eat and you might end up with unintended consequences. Ninety percent (90%) of her female clients who want to lose weight fail to eat enough throughout the day. This leads to binges.
