Why is Weight Loss So Hard?

09/26/22 • 9 min

It may seem like an impossible task and maybe one you’ve struggled with, but losing weight and keeping it off is possible - with the right strategies!

Let’s start by discussing why diets fail and don’t really help the weight loss effort...

Hunger! You can only restrict so much before your survival instincts will kick in. Hunger will ALWAYS win. This is not about you lacking willpower, but rather it’s a true survival instinct - even if you’re not fully aware of it.

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It may seem like an impossible task and maybe one you’ve struggled with, but losing weight and keeping it off is possible - with the right strategies!

Let’s start by discussing why diets fail and don’t really help the weight loss effort...

Full show notes here.

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Salt - friend or foe?

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There is so much conflicting information on salt! The mainstream media and medicine will tell you salt is dangerous. But what does the research actually show?
This is a somewhat complex topic...definitely not as easy as "everyone should limit their salt intake" that we so often hear. In fact, many studies show that there are increased risks in some populations by restricting their salt intake! Some populations need more salt. And many other studies show little to no benefit to restricting salt intake.
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Metabolism and Metabolic Health

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Today we are going to talk about metabolism and metabolic health. This will kick off a new series on metabolic disorders...what they are, how they happen, what you can do about them, and even how to test for them.
Metabolic health is one of my primary focuses in my practice because studies have shown that nearly everyone has some level of metabolic dysfunction in America...in 2018 a study published by the University of North Carolina found that only 12% of the population meet all 5 primary criteria of good metabolic health - waist circumference, glucose, blood pressure, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol (or taking medications for any of these). And those statistics were collected between 2009-2016 - so pre-COVID. Many studies have shown the overall population of adults and kids got dramatically sicker during the pandemic (and not from the virus). So it's highly likely that these numbers will be even worse today. Whether you have any of these conditions or not, this information is valuable - because I guarantee you know someone who has poor metabolic health.
If this IS you, schedule a complimentary Health Review Session so we can get to work repairing your health!
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