If you don’t lose weight and your body burns calories hard, no matter how much you exercise or what you eat, it’s very possible to face hormonal imbalances or sleep too little.
Find out below what are the 10 causes of “lazy” metabolism.
Genetic inheritance
Sometimes, with all the superhuman efforts you make, you still can’t lose the extra pounds. And this can be attributed to the genes inherited from the parents. As you cannot change this, because it is part of you, it is preferable to focus on your habits, especially on your exercise and eating routine.
Hormonal imbalances
When your hormones are out of whack, your metabolism can slow down, which translates into not only reduced calorie burn, but also fatigue.
Hypo- or hyperthyroidism, diabetes and other hormonal conditions can underlie this negative effect on metabolism. Also, stress can be an aggravating factor. A visit to the doctor can clarify the reason why you are not losing weight.
You don’t lose weight from lack of sleep
Quality sleep is the guarantee of a properly functioning metabolism. Conversely, if you spend nights clubbing or face insomnia as a result of problems such as anxiety or depression, the risk of gaining weight or developing diabetes is greatly increased.
Therefore, try to sleep between 7 and 9 hours and avoid devices that emit blue light (phone, TV, laptop, etc.) 2 hours before bedtime.
Strict diets
It is not enough to lose weight, but also how you lose weight. In other words, if you starve, your metabolism will go into “slow” mode to conserve energy.
Strict diets, under 1,000 calories, and strenuous physical exercises “educate” the body to get used to fewer calories. But this is a double-edged sword, because those calories are stored and “hang on” to us so well that they are the hardest to melt.
So, even if it seems tempting to eat less in order to lose weight faster, it is advisable to set realistic goals, on a time frame that is best adapted to your needs and lifestyle.
Beware of salt without iodine!
Recently, there is a trend to use salt without iodine, as an alternative to normal salt, on the grounds that it would be healthier, but this is not true.
Iodine is an essential mineral for the proper development of the thyroid, the gland that, among other things, keeps the metabolism under control.
Dehydration prevents you from losing weight
Without enough water, metabolism stagnates. Water plays an important role in the fat burning process and also gives the feeling of satiety, making you eat less.
If you don’t like drinking water, you can try eating more water-rich foods, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, pineapples, watermelons, which are just as effective in keeping your body hydrated.
Drink decaffeinated coffee
If you like coffee, but you fear that it increases your blood pressure or that you won’t be able to sleep well at night, the decaffeinated coffee version can be an option. But if you want to lose weight, it is advisable to still drink normal coffee, because it “revs the engines” of the metabolism.
If you have diabetes, be careful with the amount, because excess coffee can affect blood sugar levels.
You don’t eat enough calcium-rich foods
Calcium is an essential mineral for the development and maintenance of the bone system, but it is equally important for the proper functioning of the metabolism.
You can find high amounts of calcium in dairy products and milk, but also in fortified cereals, orange juice, soy or almond milk, as well as canned fish, kale, tofu cheese or turnip leaves.
You don’t lose weight because you take certain medications
Certain pills can slow down your metabolism. Among them are antidepressants and various antipsychotics used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Other drugs, such as antihypertensives, can have the same effect on metabolism.
Therefore, tell the doctor that you intend to follow a diet to lose weight, and he can change your medication so that there are no adverse reactions.
You are too stressed
When you go through stressful events, your body releases a hormone called cortisol, which should give you a boost of energy. On the other hand, if this state is maintained in the long term, the body will react by hypersecretion of cortisol, and this makes it difficult to use insulin properly, which will put a “brake” on the metabolism.
The result will be weight gain, by no means getting rid of excess weight. To unwind, put into practice methods such as deep breathing, mindfulness, tai chi, melotherapy, aromatherapy.
2023-06-07 08:45:00
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