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4. **The Hidden Struggle Behind Stubborn Weight**
5. **Is Your Body Holding On to Weight? Understanding Resistance to Change**
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A lot of people come to us asking, “Why can’t I lose weight no matter what I do?” While we wish there were a simple answer, the truth is, it’s usually more complicated than just eating less or exercising more. If you’ve tried crash diets, worked out consistently, and still see no change on the scale, you might be dealing with something called weight loss resistance.
You’re not alone—about 65% of the population is overweight. And with that comes a higher risk of serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Many of these conditions are linked to poor nutrition. On top of that, yo-yo dieting—constantly losing and regaining weight—can actually make things worse.
One of the biggest reasons diets fail is because people often treat them as temporary fixes. They go on a diet, lose a little weight, and then go back to their old habits—the same ones that caused the weight gain in the first place. Others look for a quick fix, like a magic pill, instead of making lasting lifestyle changes.
It’s important to understand that if it took you months or years to gain the weight, it’s going to take time to lose it in a healthy way. In many cases, people don’t address the root causes of their weight gain. Repeated dieting can damage your metabolism, and ignoring the mental and emotional side of eating only makes things harder.
If you want to be lean, you have to live like someone who is lean. That means making consistent, long-term changes.
Weight loss resistance is when your body just won’t let go of the extra weight, no matter what you do. And it’s more common than you might think—studies show that 95% of people who lose weight on a diet gain it all back within five years.
There are many reasons why your body might resist weight loss. These include high stress levels, poor sleep, imbalances in brain chemicals that control cravings, food sensitivities, digestive issues, insulin and leptin resistance, thyroid problems, toxin buildup, and hormone imbalances. Conditions like diabetes can also make it harder to burn fat and build muscle. Many of these issues are made worse by our fast-paced, high-stress lifestyles.
But here’s the good news: there is a way forward.
In our practice, we take a thorough, personalized approach to weight loss. We start with a full health assessment, including body measurements, diet history, and a three-day food log. Based on this, we identify possible areas of resistance and order lab tests to confirm what’s going on.
From there, we set goals tailored to your specific needs. Lab tests might include standard blood work or more detailed functional testing, which looks at how your metabolism is working step by step. This helps us understand exactly why your body is holding onto weight.
Depending on what we find, treatment might include targeted supplements, customized exercise plans, stress and sleep strategies, switching to non-toxic products, and working on behavior and mindset changes.
If you feel like you just can’t lose weight, remember—your situation is unique. With the right approach and support, it’s absolutely possible to figure out what’s holding you back and finally make progress.