Physiological Reasons Why We Can't Lose Weight

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

For weight loss, the following aspects are important:

• Workout. Exercise is essential to burn fat.
• Nutrition. Proper nutrition is the foundation of a good figure.
• Correct attitude. Psychological problems often get in the way of making your body beautiful.
• Your environment. Many people underestimate the influence of the environment. The people around you influence you. Accept this.

What happens if you stick to a diet, exercise, if you are supported by your environment, and your attitude to the result can only be envied, but with all this you are not losing weight? Perhaps the reason lies deeper. Perhaps it's a matter of physiology. There are factors that can prevent you from losing weight even at this level.

There are four physiological aspects to consider:

• oxygen delivery;
• blood sugar levels;
• system of release and splitting of adrenaline;
• digestive system.

Let's be frank. In 85% of cases, people lose weight by dieting and exercising. Some are faster, some are slower. But there are 15% of people who do everything required and do not lose weight. What's the matter? Let me make an analogy. Our body is like a garden. Sun and water are both exercise and healthy eating. But if you have planted a garden on diseased soil, you will not get fruit. Let's look at what problems can be with our soil, with our physiology.

The first barrier to weight loss. Poor oxygen delivery

Our cells use mainly two types of fuel: oxygen and glucose. If any of this is a problem, then hundreds of millions of our cells will not work properly. The cells in our body produce ATP, which stands for adenosine triphosphate. ATP is the basic energy resource of our body, which allows every cell in our body to perform its functions. Without it, correct work at the cellular level is impossible. In fact, a decrease in ATP production is one of the hallmarks of the aging process.

While there are many nutrients that are required for the production of ATP, one of the most important components is oxygen. If your cells don't get enough oxygen, nothing in your body will function properly, including weight loss. In traditional medicine, a decrease in the ability to supply oxygen to cells is often referred to as anemia. This condition is associated with the quantitative and / or qualitative inability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen to the tissues and organs of the body.

If you suspect you have similar problems, then you need to see a doctor. Based on the results of blood tests, conclusions can be drawn about the condition of your oxygen delivery system. And in case of problems, the doctor will prescribe the right treatment for you.

The second barrier to weight loss. Blood sugar problems

Blood sugar balance is the focus of nearly all established diets. This is not without reason: unbalanced blood sugar levels are the cause of many health problems, including being overweight. When it comes to sugar problems, there are two possible reasons:

1. Insulin resistance is a chronically high blood sugar level.
2. Hypoglycemia - changes in blood sugar levels: at times high, at times low.

Let's consider each of them separately.

Insulin resistance

When someone is insulin resistant, glucose can no longer effectively enter cells. It remains in the general circulation cycle, and is not stored in cells. As a result, the body produces higher levels of insulin to remove glucose from the bloodstream, leading to even greater metabolic dysfunction.

Hypoglycemia

A person with hypoglycemia will have periods of low blood sugar, hence, there will be spikes in insulin instead of chronically high levels. At times like these, adrenaline is often used to raise blood sugar levels, causing glucose and insulin to spike.

The table below shows some of the symptoms associated with each type of imbalance.

Hypoglycemia	Insulin resistance
Feeling better after eating	Feeling tired after eating
Sweet cravings before meals	Sweet cravings after meals
It may be difficult to maintain sleep	Difficulty falling asleep may be

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These problems are also identified through blood tests. A doctor's consultation will help clarify the details.

The third barrier to weight loss. System of release and splitting of adrenaline

The adrenal glands are your body's first line of defense against stress. When the adrenal glands are activated, they release a number of hormones that help the body deal with acute or chronic stress. One of these hormones is cortisol.

The main function of cortisol is to increase blood sugar levels so that your muscles, organs and brain have enough fuel to cope with the stressful situation. Problems arise when stress becomes chronic.

Chronically elevated cortisol levels raise blood sugar levels, which then increases insulin levels. This is one of the reasons that will prevent you from burning fat no matter what exercise or diet you use.

There are many chronic stressors in modern society, including mental / emotional stress, food allergies, infections (parasitic, bacterial), excessive exercise … In short, almost anything can be perceived as stress for the body.

The most effective way to assess adrenal function is a saliva test. This test uses four salivary samples throughout the day and measures cortisol and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) levels.

The fourth barrier to weight loss. Digestive system

The normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is critical to overall health and well-being. In fact, we have to start treating our gut with caution if we are interested in losing weight.

How do you know if you have digestive problems? Any of the following symptoms may indicate them:

• gases;
• bloating;
• belching after eating;
• insufficient digestion (feeling like you have a brick in your stomach after eating);
• undigested food in your stool;
• constipation;
• diarrhea;
• burning sensation in the stomach;
• bad breath;
• nausea.

Digestive problems will completely nullify all your weight loss efforts.

Summary

Despite what many nutritionists write, weight loss problems can be caused by more than just diet or little exercise. Physiology also plays a very important role. If you suspect that something is wrong with your body, then do not torture yourself. Go to the doctor and have an examination. The better your body works at the physiological level, the healthier you will be, the faster your diet and exercise will make your body fit and your figure beautiful.