This might be the reason why you can’t seem to be losing weight
If you’re struggling to drop extra weight and not achieving any results, your hormones might be the ones standing in your way.
Hormone imbalances can be caused by the smallest things, such as not getting enough sleep or eating carbs for breakfast. The weight you might gain from hormonal imbalances is called “visceral fat” and it can increase stress hormones and increase belly fat storage, according to Daily Star.
If you want to find out if your hormones are the reason for your extra pounds, here are five signs:
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1. Your body doesn’t sense insulin accurately
If the levels of adiponectin, the hormone that is produced in fat cells and helps us lose weight by increasing our insulin sensitivity, are low, insulion won’t be able to tell whether or not to burn stored fat.
2. You use too much adrenaline
Adrenaline is an important factor in accelerating fat loss and boost energy. If you are overproducing adrenaline and find yourself in a constantly hyped state, then when you truly need the fat-removing hormone your stores will be empty.
3. You’re a workaholic
Thyroid hormones are essential to converting energy. When functioning properly, they even make your metabolism faster. A wide range of factors, such as stress, age and allergies can drive them away and slow down your metabolism.
4. Your libido is low
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DHEA is a sex hormone that can protect muscle tissue and burn more calories than fat. It is also responsible for increasing your libido and helping you stay concentrated. It usually decreases with age. If you have low DHEA, you will encounter troubles sleeping, which may lead to weight gain.
5. Your energy is low
Low levels of glucagon, the hormone that regulates blood sugars and tells your body when to use stored fats and sugars, will make you feel like you have no energy. Immediate energy boosts can be provided by sugar-filled foods, which are known to contribute to weight gain.
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