Why You Might Be Stuck With Weight Loss and How to Restart Your Metabolism

If you’ve been struggling to lose weight despite eating less and moving more, you’re not alone and you’re not broken.

Our bodies are incredibly adaptive, and many factors influence how efficiently we burn fat or store it.
Some of the biggest culprits include:

• Highly processed foods

• Too little movement or muscle mass

• Poor-quality sleep

• Chronic stress

• Hormone imbalances

• Environmental toxins

• Gut microbiome imbalances

• Ongoing inflammation or hidden infections

The truth is: weight loss isn’t just about calories. It’s about restoring balance.

Many people jump straight to medications like GLP-1 agonists (Wegovy, Zepbound). These can help in certain cases, but they’re not always necessary. Often, the real solution starts with your metabolic foundation:

• Build muscle. Resistance training 2+ times a week helps your body burn fuel efficiently.

• Eat enough protein. About 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight supports repair and metabolism.

• Sleep 7+ hours. Your hormones depend on it.

• Lower stress. Elevated cortisol drives fat storage.

• Detox your environment. Avoid plug-in air fresheners, use clean water, and filter your indoor air.

If you’ve already worked on these areas and still feel stuck, deeper testing for inflammation, hormone balance, or toxin exposure might uncover what’s blocking your progress.

If you’re ready to personalize your approach, let’s talk.

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