8 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Weight

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Your Gut Health Is Interfering

Researchers are discovering how crucial your gut microbiome—the bacteria in your gut—is for your health and weight.

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Genetics Aren’t Working in Your Favor

To choose the body type or form you want and quickly accomplish it with food may be impossible. Genetics affect weight, but people don't enjoy hearing it.

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You’re Getting Older and Losing Muscle

Gorin believes menopause lowers estrogen and muscle loss with age. That's important since the Mayo Clinic says muscle burns more calories than fat.

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Your Medicine Cabinet Is to Blame

Some drugs promote weight gain or hinder weight loss. The University of Rochester Medical Center in New York lists: insulin for diabetes

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You Underestimate Portion Sizes

Uneven packaging portions are a problem. The FDA has increased ice cream serving sizes from half-cup to two-thirds cup, but it doesn't include hunger or biological needs.

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Your Mindless or Distracted Eating

A September 2022 Appetite meta-analysis found distracted eating raises BMI. When you eat mindfully, your brain and body communicate fullness.

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You Overestimate Your Calorie Burn

Karp says food is more important than exercise for weight loss. Exercise is the key to weight loss.

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Skipping Meals Causes Overeating

Skipping meals and eating little to cut calories is tempting. Walter advises that limitation can backfire since your body craves food. 

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