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Why do Diets Fails? What does the Science Say?

There are two prominent findings from all the dietary studies done over the years. First, all diets work. Second, all diets fail. What do I mean? Weight loss follows the same basic curve so familiar to dieters the world over. Whether it is the Mediterranean, the Atkins, or even the old-fashioned low fat, low calorie, all diets in the short term seem to produce weight loss. Sure, they differ by the amount – some a little more, some a little less. But they all seem to work. However, by 6 months to 1 year, weight loss gradually plateaus followed by a relentless…

What’s the Number One Obesity Mis-diagnosis?
The number one mis-diagnosis we see in our weight management program is chronic stress/high cortisol. We see people who come in and swear that they cannot lose weight, despite managing...
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Diet’s Just Don’t Work
The multifactorial nature of obesity is the crucial missing link. There is no one single cause of obesity. Do calories cause obesity? Yes, partially. Does sugar cause obesity? Yes, partially. Does sleep...
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Sleep Deprivation and Obesity
Sleep is on the decline. In early 20th century people slept 9 hours/night. By 1960, Americans were averaging 8.0-8.9 hours. By the 1990’s this had falling further to 7 hours....
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Is STRESS making you fat?
It’s very easy to make you fat. In fact, it’s very easy to make anyone fat, without even changing their diet. How? It is very simple. Prescribe a medication called...
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The Hormonal Theory of Obesity
Contrary to what most people believe, long term weight loss is not simply about cutting a few calories here and there. Sure, it sounds like it works, but the bottom...
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Certain medications can cause weight gain or make losing weight more difficult. Examples include synthetic steroids and mood disorder medications

Under-exercising reduces muscle mass and metabolic rate. Over-exercising can put too much stress on the body and can actually make you store fat

Microbiome imbalances, digestive insufficiencies, food allergies/intolerances, and bowel inflammation have all been linked to obesity

Sex hormone imbalances can disrupt the body’s ability to regulate weight through changes in metabolism

When the body is under stress, the Adrenal Glands produce cortisol which raises blood sugars, which in turn increases fat storage

Chronic pain syndromes or even long term diseases can also cause weight gain

Nutritional Deficiencies – ranging from Zinc and copper through to trace minerals are all essential for normal metabolic functioning

Leptin is your fat-controller. The hormone which tells the brain how much excess energy you are carrying. Leptin resistance means the brain cannot see how much fat stores you’re carrying and cannot make the appropriate metabolic changes to prevent obesity

Disturbed day-night rhythm and sleep deprivation disrupts hormonal imbalance , increasing cortisol levels, leading to fat storage

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Why do Diets Fails? What does the Science Say?

What’s the Number One Obesity Mis-diagnosis?

Diet’s Just Don’t Work

Sleep Deprivation and Obesity

Is STRESS making you fat?

The Hormonal Theory of Obesity