Start Uncovering the Root Issue Behind Your Weight Gain

We have women in droves that are exercising, that are ‘eating right’, and that are actually gaining weight while doing it.  So what gives?  What is actually going on with the high rate of weight loss struggles we’re seeing?

Is it stress?

Is it genetics?

Is it inflammation?

Is it a hidden infection?

Is it a ‘broken’ metabolism?

(Hint - it’s definitely not a broken metabolism).

It is usually more than one thing at play, weight loss resistance often has layers to it.  That is why, when we address it, we always have to cover the foundational bases first before we get into the nitty gritty sexy stuff like advanced testing, extreme protocols, and more.

So where do we begin?

1️⃣ Track Your Food!

I typically recommend the following ‘goals’ as a general rule of thumb, but I also require my clients to track food for at least a period of time to ensure that we are under-eating like we think we are. Some general goals:

• 0.7-0.8g of protein per pound of body-weight
• 20-30+g of fiber from REAL food daily
• Adequate hydration daily (1/2 body-weight in ounces minimum)

Now if you are unsure of whether you are under-eating, or close to these goals, this is how I recommend finding out: