We all are trying to become fitter and healthier, if not trying to lose weight always. But losing weight is not always about fitting into old jeans and trimming the waistline, it is also about reducing the risk of metabolic and lifestyle disorders and get to a better version of yourself. We diet, we exercise, but even then we don’t get to our goal weight. It is interesting to note that the human body is wired in such a way that it likes to hoard and store fat whenever food is available and does everything it can in its might to prevent weight loss (even by making the metabolism sluggish). Our bodies have learnt to store fat during the evolution process and it’s not easy to undo this complex process. In fact, a few studies have even pointed out that the female brain is not wired for weight loss and that’s why women compared to men find it a bit difficult to shed extra kilos. With so much working against us in our weight loss journey, it would be interesting to find out in which ways the body is blocking weight loss and making it difficult for you to get fit. Find out more about them in this post and weed them out one by one.
1. By Slowing Down Metabolism: One option that the body always opts for when there is not enough calories or energy to burn, is by lowering the metabolism and making it sluggish and lowering the resting metabolic rate. A robust metabolism is the key to lose weight and when it becomes sluggish, the rate at which body burns calories and ...