Why You May Not Be Losing Weight
For some people, losing weight can be a lifelong struggle. One by one, they try every fad diet and weight loss treatment but with little to no success. It is discouraging when they are unable to lose weight. They may even keep gaining weight no matter what diet or weight loss products they try.
Popular culture presents weight loss as simply a matter of restricting the food you eat. However, this is not a realistic vision for millions of people struggling to lose weight. Sustainable weight loss is never that simple. Some may actually be struggling with weight loss resistance, a complicated and multifaceted condition with no quick or easy solution.
Why do some people resist weight loss? What are the underlying reasons that people suffer from chronic conditions such as this? There are a variety of factors that affect your body’s capability to lose weight and contribute to weight loss resistance. Here are some possible factors.
You Can’t lose Weight Because of Gastrointestinal Problems
If you want to understand weight loss, you need to understand your gastrointestinal system first. The gut affects your immune system and is home to trillions of bacteria. Current research is studying the relationship between these bacteria and weight loss.
Belly troubles are affected by the Solar Plexus Chakra. When that chakra is strong digestion is healthier.
You Can’t lose Weight Because of Thyroid Gland Issues
The thyroid is responsible for a number of bodily functions, including regulating weight. This is why when someone finds it hard to lose weight, he or she often has his or her thyroid checked. The thyroid affects growth and metabolism and it is important to find out if there are any underlying problems that may be causing weight gain.
The thyroid is related to the Throat Chakra which is responsible for your ability to speak up. When that chakra is sluggish weight gain can occur and it’ll be hard to keep the weight off. It’s important to be able to address imbalances in this chakra if you’re interested in losing weight.
You Can’t lose Weight Because of Resistance to Leptin
Fat cells are an important part of the hormonal system. They create leptin, a hormone that tells your brain to use stored fat for energy. However, if you have leptin resistance, your brain does not recognize leptin. It thinks you are in starvation mode and instead stores more fat.
You Can’t lose Weight Because of Adrenal Dysfunctions
The adrenal glands, also vital to the endocrine system, take on the job of producing cortisol, the stress hormone. If your body produces excess cortisol, it leads to the body holding on to weight. This is why you are likely to gain more weight when you are stressed.
You Can’t lose Weight Because of Resistance to Insulin
Insulin resistance is a pattern where your body produces this particular hormone but does not use it properly. The problem with the body not using insulin properly is that this hormone stores fat. People with insulin resistance often struggle to lose weight.
In all cases of hormonal balance the chakras are involved. When your energetic system is running smoothly you’re more likely to have that balance which allows you to naturally regulate your weight.
So many different types of diet and weight loss treatments are available on the market, but there is not an easy way to determine which of them can offer you sustainable weight loss.
However, with comprehensive diagnostics of your whole body system, and making adjustments from your physical to your electrical/energetic system, it is possible to create a customized health program that can help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals.
Kelly St Claire is a Certified Crystal Healer and ACM-Advanced Crystal Master through the Hibiscus Moon Crystal Academy, trained Life and Holistic Nutrition Coach through the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, and Master Hair Designer/Beauty Stylist for over 25 years. She helps people change negative self- perceptions around their bodies, emotional eating and reinvent their beauty.
She found her way through a deep journey of depression, distorted body image, destructive relationship with food and lack of self-confidence through integrating the physical side of health with the energetic body. She works with Crystals, Supplements, Nutrition and Self Discovery and by exploring the shadow side of herself- bringing love and compassion to those areas.
She lives in Richmond, VA where she offers crystal healing and beauty care services. She offers coaching and healing by distance too.
She has two awesome young adult children, a “pibble” (pit bull), and two magical black cats.