| Common Causes of Weight Gain and a Slow Metabolism- page 2 Back to weight gain causes 1-5 6- Insulin Resistance/Pre-Diabetes and Fat Storage Insulin is a fat-storing hormone released in response to excess blood sugar. It greatly impacts weight gain in the stomach/belly initially and eventually leads to weight gain all over the body. Insulin resistance means that insulin isn't working very well in your body, so you end up releasing too much insulin. This slows your metabolism! Insulin resistance is extremely common today and is one of the underlying factors involved in type 2 diabetes. But once identified, insulin resistance is very easy to reverse. Improving your insulin response is a great way to reduce body fat, improve energy and overall health. It also happens to be one of the best anti-aging steps you can take. How do you fix insulin resistance? First- identify if you have insulin resistance or not. That is best done through a combination of a blood test (glucose, HbA1C, insulin) in conjunction with my Metabolic Profile which you can order here and take in your own home: Metabolic Profile Read more about how insulin resistance causes weight gain and other health problems. 7- Estrogen and other Hormones Impact your Weight Those with excessive fat stores (women and men) tend to have excess estrogen. This is because fat cells store and release estrogen (as well as cortisol and inflammatory agents). In fact, body fat is now considered an endocrine organ. Excess estrogen stresses the adrenal glands and binds up thyroid hormone, making weight loss very difficult, especially in the hips and thighs. Excess estrogen is also closely linked to many types of cancer including breast cancer and prostate cancer. It is very important for both men and women to have estrogen (along with thyroid and adrenals) monitored and possibly treated to reduce risk of cancer and all of the obesity related diseases. There are natural substances that are very effective at aiding estrogen metabolism and proper detoxification and elimination of estrogen by-products. 8- Sleep Disturbances and Body Composition Your body constantly breaks itself down and then repairs itself. Sleep is when most of the repair occurs. Growth hormone, which is very high during deep sleep, helps the repair processes. Muscles needs growth hormone in order to repair after exercise. When you have more muscle mass, you automatically burn more calories and fat. Leptin, another hormone produced during deep sleep, tells your brain you are full after eating a meal. If you do not sleep properly, it is likely that you have increased cravings due to low leptin levels. Sleep issues can also be the underlying cause of weight gain. 9- Serotonin/Dopamine Imbalances and Weight Gain Neurotransmitters such as serotonin send signals to your brain to regulate hunger. Low serotonin levels seem to be common based on the fact that 25 million Americans have taken SSRI (Prozac type) drugs aimed at boosting serotonin levels. Low levels of serotonin can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, increased pain and cravings (especially for sugars), which leads to weight gain. Normal serotonin levels can easily be achieved with natural therapies. 10- Digestion and Body Fat Your body contains trillions of bacteria that line your intestines. Some of them are very beneficial, helping you breakdown food and make nutrients from the food while others can cause serious illnesses, absorption problems as well as inflammation. With proper care, you can balance your gut bacteria, improve digestion and overall health, and lose weight. More causes of Weight Gain (11-12) Complete Health and Weight Loss 13. N. Webb St. Caldwell,KS 67022 620-845-4910 |
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