Many people think that the reason they are not losing weight is because they are eating too much and not squatting enough. While these things are definitely factors there could be other things that are contributing to your lack of results that you may not be thinking of.

Here are 5 things that could potentially be stopping you from losing the weight you want and living a healthier and richer life you deserve.

Stress – Stress is not only the leading cause of disease it is also a leading cause of weight gain. When we are stressed we release a hormone called cortisol, as the cortisol is released into the body it can increase the level of fat cells in the body causing us to gain weight. In addition, when we are stressed we also tend to reach for carb and sugar filled foods because that releases a different hormone that makes us feel better, for a short time. This then creates a spike in our insulin and affects our mood thus stressing us out even more and creating a vicious cycle of weight gain.

Lack of sleep - Not only does lack of sleep make us cranky, it has also been shown to cause weight gain. When we don't get enough sleep our bodies increase our levels of hunger hormone called ghrelin and decreases our levels of the satiety/fullness hormone called leptin. When these two are out of balance we tend to overeat and gain unwanted pounds. So when you think getting enough sleep isn’t important, think again.

Environment – You become what you surround yourself with. This is one of the things that most people don’t think about. When you spend most of your time with people who are not healthy and who don’t make health conscious decisions, chances are you are going to make the same choices. You have to surround yourself with people who are doing and being who and what you want to become.

Lack of accountability – This one is also a game changer. It is super easy to make excuses and not do the things you know need to be done when there is no one to hold you accountable. When you have to answer, check-in or consult with someone who won’t take your excuses your actions will most likely change.

Eating diet foods – This one may be surprising but consuming low fat, diet drinks/foods and other pre-packaged diet meals can actually be causing more harm then good. These types of foods are usually jam packed with sugar and overly processed junk. When shopping, getting the real deal may be better for your waistline. 

Jennifer Sinclair 

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My personal mission is to inspire others to take meaningful action towards their health while also empowering them through fitness training and movement. To educate on the true importance of staying healthy and how to live longer lives, not only for themselves but for those around them.