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This
Month’s Letter
Dear
KRS,
I give up. I
eat a fairly balanced diet, very little fat and don't drink, smoke or take
drugs. I workout for over an hour
every day and I STILL can't seem to lose any weight. It can't be genetic, because everyone in my family can lose weight rather
easily. Please give me some advice.
Stubborn Weight
Dear Stubborn Weight,
You didn't mention how many pounds overweight you are
(which, by the way, is a different question than how much weight you'd like to
lose). Those who are well over
their recommended weight for their height tend to lose weight faster than those
who are closer to their ideal weight and fitness level. In fact, the "very fit" often complain that the
fitter they become, the harder it is to improve. If you're working out an hour everyday, my guess is that you may be
closer in profile to the latter category.
Give your metabolism a little jolt by mixing up your
exercise routine. Also, be sure the
majority of your eating is during the day. Don't be fanatical but do try to go to bed a bit hungry. Then, during the night, your body can burn your "fat of the
land" calories (in this case, on your hips) instead of having the last meal
sit, SET - and turn to fat.
Food allergies can also be the cause of stubborn weight. When one client first came to me she was exercising and eating 1000
calories a day or less but wasn't losing weight. She said all she had for dinner was popcorn without butter. Since corn (and wheat) is a very common allergy food, I convinced her to
go without popcorn for a week and increase her calories a bit. She lost two pounds the first week. Eating popcorn every night may have induced an allergy to it
(if she didn't already have one), which can contribute to a sticky weight
problem.
KRS
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