Why Can't I Lose Weight?

Why can't I lose weight?tie our shoes, never mind deal with our emotions.
That's the question many people ask when theirBecause of this, our emotions get stuffed down and
weight loss plan isn't working.ignored until finally they explode and we're face-down
Asking yourself 'Why can't I lose weight?' is actuallyin a bowl of Rocky-Road ice cream with extra
one of the best things you can do for yourself. It sayschocolate sauce.
you know that what you're currently doing isn't workingHere's the bottom line: you are human and you have
for you.emotions. Your emotional needs are important and
You're at the place where you're ready to look atneed to be addressed properly with love. You need
alternatives - try something different to get a resultemotional nurturing and proper emotional care.
you want.If that means you take a 5 minute break every few
So why can't you lose weight? Here are 3 possiblehours at work to regain your emotional balance, do it. If
reasons you may not be losing weight - and somethat means you need to unwind by doing a mall walk
suggestions on what you can do about it.and window shopping after work - don't let anything
#1) Medical Reasonsstop you.
Now this is not the same as saying you're geneticallyLearn to nurture your emotional health and you'll nip
programmed to be overweight. That is hogwash. Inemotional eating in the bud - and start losing weight
fact scientists estimate that even if you do have aFAST.
genetic propensity to gain weight, your genes only#3) Mismatched Weight Loss Plan
account for 15 - 25% of your current weight. So forgetThere are many different ways to lose weight and
the genetics excuse.dozens of weight loss programs to choose from.
But there are medical reasons that some people can'tSome plans emphasize a change in diet, others
lose weight. Low thyroid, adrenal exhaustion, insulinemphasize a change in exercise, others focus on the
resistance and other medical conditions can makeinner reasons for overeating.
losing weight near to impossible.Every person is different and will lose weight in their
That's why before starting any weight loss plan, youown unique way. If what you're doing now isn't
should talk to your doctor first. Have a full workup andcurrently working, it may be a simple case of
make sure that you don't have any health issuespersonality-plan mismatch.
standing in the way of your weight loss.Maybe instead of a diet-focused weight loss plan, you
There's nothing more frustrating that trying to losewould feel better with a fitness-focused weight loss
weight, doing all the right things and not losing an inch -plan or a psychological weight loss plan. There are lots
all because of a medical condition. Get the medicalof plans to choose from and you deserve to take
condition cleared up first and then address the weightyour time and find one that fits your personality and
(in fact, the weight may just go down on it's own oncelifestyle best.
you get the medical condition addressed).If you think this is the case, take some time to review
#2) Emotional Eatingdifferent diet or weight loss plans. Find one that you
I recently read an article where a nutritionist estimatedcan get excited about, one that makes sense to you
that 75% of overeating was due to emotions. 75%!and that fits your belief system and personality. That's
Can you imagine what would happen if you learned towhen you'll make real weight loss progress!
eliminate emotional eating and cut out all thoseSo those are 3 possible reasons for your weight loss
calories? What a weight loss impact! The weightplateau. You don't have to stay stuck in a weight loss
would be falling off.rut. You don't have to keep asking yourself the
Unfortunately, in today's world, emotional eating is onfrustrating question: Why Can't I Lose Weight?' Keep
the rise. Most people today are feeling the pressure ofbelieving in yourself and in your dreams. Don't give up
an increasingly hectic lifestyle. We hardly have time toand you will get there!