Losing Weight but Not Losing Stored Fat

Remember the old adage that you cannot out exercise a poor diet. Good choices in the kitchen and very simple resistance exercises can prove very beneficial for losing weight and keeping it off for good. If you have an all-or-nothing mindset about weight loss, you will likely create an overly restrictive menu plan or an overly aggressive workout program. Speak with a weight loss specialist to avoid creating a perpetual cycle of lose-gain-lose and learn how to lose weight permanently without side effects, such as:

• Not Losing Fat - Another danger of losing weight too quickly, is that you are losing more than just fat. Since it is difficult for your body to burn stored fat, the weight you lose could be water and lean muscle mass.
• Fatigue - Losing weight at the right pace often results in increased energy as you have less weight to carry around. If you are feeling fatigued due to rapid weight loss, try adding fiber-rich carbohydrates to your daily intake.
• Hair Loss - Although you naturally shed strands of hair every day, losing weight too fast can result in more severe hair loss due to a loss of important nutrients like iron, zinc, and protein.
• Muscle Loss- Losing weight quickly by reducing how much you eat will result in water loss, fat loss, and muscle loss. If you lose fat-burning muscle mass, it can leave your skin looking a little loose and you weight loss efforts will likely slow down.
• Loose Skin - Fast weight loss can result in an unwanted loss of lean muscle mass that increases the chances of having excess or loose skin.
• Thinking About Food - Although you’re controlling what you eat each day, your mind may have other ideas. If your dietary deficiencies are causing you to day dream or night dream about food, your efforts will not be sustainable.

Many of your bodily functions are regulated by naturally occurring elements like consuming nutrients through the foods you eat. Any imbalances to the process can have a negative impact on cellular functions. Although dropping unwanted pounds quickly may seem like an honorable endeavor that is harmless on the surface, the side effects can be very damaging to your physical and mental wellness going forward. Contact Metabolic Research Center for a free weight loss consultation.