Why Most Women Fail To Lose Weight?

 Many women wonders that Why after trying the best diet and Training the results are not consistent? Why the reach a plateau soon or why they went back to their same state again and again?  Why most women fail to lose weight even after trying their best? There can be multiple underlying reasons which are far from calorie in and out theory mentioned below 

Underlying Reasons Why most women fail to lose weight?

1. Toxic Overload

Environmental toxins like phthalates, dioxins, PCB’s, BPA and glyphosate acts or mimic like estrogen. These mimicking estrogens are known as Xenoestrogens. They chemicals are present everywhere around us. Common sources are plastics, cosmetics, home products like shampoos, soaps and sanitisers, non organic meats and grains. T

hey have high affinity for estrogen receptors and lead to excess fat storage around hips and thighs. You can reduce toxic overload by reducing exposure to enhance liver function. Or you can support detoxification pathways by including certain foods and nutrients. This can be done under supervision of a qualified Healthcare Practitioner.

2. Detoxification 

Liver is the primary detoxifying organ in the body. It contains hundreds of enzymes to process the toxins and purify the blood. Liver also helps to metabolise hormones and neurotransmitters. In order to effectively metabolise and excrete the left over hormonal metabolites or toxins it require the nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It includes B vitamins especially folate, B12 and B6.

Fat is also metabolised in liver and liver health plays an important role in fat loss. If it is dealing with excess toxins, metabolites and not getting enough nutrient then it will keep fat metabolism on hold because it has other important tasks at hand which is required to survive. Supporting the liver or detoxification if necessary, can boost the fat loss rate. 

3. Gut Health

Our digestive tract houses trillions of bacteria including the healthy and unhealthy ones. The population of unhealthy are kept under control by the healthy ones. But when the healthy ones population decreases due to unhealthy food, trans fats, stress or repeated antibiotic use the unhealthy bacteria supersedes the healthy bacteria. This condition is known as Dysbiosis.

The unhealthy bacteria contains an enzyme called beta glucouronidase. B-Glucouronidase prevents the estrogen metabolites from attaching to glucouronic acid needed by estrogen in intestine for excretion purpose. Excess B-glucouronidase activity prevents the excretion and causes a surge in free estrogen levels. This then renters the circulation leading to estrogen burden in body.

The excess oestrogen causes health issues in women including more fat storage on the lower body. Higher estrogen levels increases the risk of certain cancers and gynaecological diseases. The Dysbiosis in itself impede fat through various mechanisms such as blood sugar imbalances, nutrient deficiencies and adding stress causing slower digestion and metabolic issues. 

4. Blood Sugar imbalances 

Highly processed foods, sugar, refined carbs, less fibre & untimely meals, all leads to fluctuations in blood sugar levels. A high Glycemic index meal illicit a sudden rise in blood sugar levels causing an increase in Insulin also. High Insulin levels over prolonged time leas to Insulin Resistance causing higher the normal blood sugar levels.

High sugar levels increase aromatase activity which convert testosterone into estrogen in men and women. Excess sugar levels causes body to release more inflammatory proteins such as cytokines. Cytokines activate C4 and C16 pathways for estrogen metabolism which means more dangerous form of estrogen metabolises.

High fibre, moderate protein, healthy fats and low carbohydrates helps to stabilise blood sugar levels. 3 small meals at regular intervals is a proven method for managing your blood sugar levels through out the day.

5. Excessive Aerobic Training 

Females should concentrate more on strength training rather than the cardiovascualr exercises. This is quite opposite what women usually thinks. Biologically women carry  less muscle mass in comparison to men. Higher the amount of muscle high will be the metabolic rate.

Metabolic rate is the rate at which body burns calories. Muscles are responsible for 60% of the total calorie expenditure in us because its an active tissue. Excessive cardiovascular training and no weight training makes you lose lean tissue in long run. Read more about how excessive cardiovascular training affect fat loss here.

6. Stress

Married women have family responsibilities, job and other stressors which make them more prone to stress and sleep issues. These are factors increases stress hormone called Cortisol. High levels of cortisol in combination if combined with low fat and/or high carbs and/or low protein lead to increases of fat deposition. At the same time inhibits the body from using the stores fat as fuel. 

 

Tips for Effective Weight Loss 

• Reduce Toxin exposure (Detoxify if possible)
• Improve Gut function
• Eat enough Health fats especially in form of Poly and Mono unsaturated fats (Omega-3’s)
• Moderate protein intake (minimal animal protein)
• Limit workout time to under 60-70 mins
• Include more compound exercises and metabolic circuits
• Engage in resistance training at least 3 time per week
• Reduce stress (for tips click here)
• Improve sleep patterns and timings 
• Breathe Correctly 
• Cover nutritional deficiencies if any

These are few things you can start working on in order to find an answer to the question that Why Women fails to lose weight? Obviously these things are not true for everyone and I believe exercise is one Tool which can help you to correct all the above mentioned underlying reasons for weight gain. But for some people these factor do play a role and prevent you from achieving your best. 

So first make physical activity your habit, it can be a gym, sports, Crossfit or pilates and then work on other aspects.

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