Medically reviewed by Dr. George Kosco, DO on May 20, 2021
Is insulin resistance caused by weight gain, or is weight gain the result of being insulin resistance?
Whichever way you look at it, insulin resistance and weight gain are linked together.
In its simplest terms, insulin resistance is a condition in which your cells don’t respond as they should to insulin.
This “resistance” leads to fatigue, cravings and easy fat storage.
Here’s how it works:
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You can’t put your finger on it, but something doesn’t feel right.
You’ve been tired; your joints ache, and there’s a strange melancholy to your mood.
You try eating better, but still can’t shake the feeling that your diet is taking you down a dangerous path.
Freedom from disease is not always about eating more healthy foods; avoiding harmful foods is equally important.
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Here’s the problem with losing weight over 50. Your body doesn’t lose weight as it used to, yet your desire to be thin and fit is as strong as ever.
Turning 50 changes the game. (Okay, I’ll admit that I have one more year before I turn the page and enter this new decade of life, but I’m hoping I will be accepted into the 5-0 club as a junior member.)
Anyway, if you would rather throw your bathroom scale out the window than read what it says, this guide is for you.
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Are you worried that fast weight loss will cause a rebound effect? Think again.
When it comes to losing weight, research shows that it’s better to be quick like a rabbit, rather than slow like a turtle.
Losing weight fast is not only easier but also leads to better long-term results compared to losing slowly.
Fast weight loss does not mean you should be reckless and eat nothing but iceberg lettuce for a month. Losing fast can be unhealthy if you’re doing unhealthy things (i.e. starving yourself, purging, excessively exercising).
Read More “Fast Weight Loss Is Easier Than Slow Weight Loss – Reasons Behind This Strange, But True Fact”
Do you know why it’s so hard to cut sugar cravings? Because you have a brain!
Sugar is a highly addictive substance. It stimulates the pleasure center of your brain (a.k.a. the nucleus accumbens) to release the “feel good” chemical (a.k.a. dopamine).
Every person on the planet has this pleasure center in their brain, so everyone craves sugar – it’s built-in.
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When you started your diet the weight came off fast. Now you’re scratching your head wondering how to keep losing weight.
Understanding how your body loses weight and what makes it a more efficient fat burner makes a huge difference to continual weight loss.
I like to think of the body as a valued employee. To get the most productivity out of it, you have to give it what it needs to succeed…
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Do you find yourself eating for one? It can be tough to figure out what to eat when you live alone or diet alone.
With a few insights, you can make eating simple and give your body the nutrients it needs to stay thin and healthy.
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