The most common advice in initiating a weight loss journey is to manage the calories in and calories out. This means that the amount of calories burned in a day should be more than the amount of calories consumed. This creates a calorie deficit—leading to weight loss.

For some, even when lifestyle changes are made, like healthy diets and exercise regimens, weight loss can still be stagnant or very slow. This is because weight loss is not necessarily this simple. There are a lot of factors that can affect the body and ultimately effective weight loss. This factors can include:

• Stress: Stress can have emotional, physical, and physiological effects on our bodies. Put yourself first and find ways to implement stress management techniques into your daily routine! This can include hobbies and calming activities such as meditation, breathwork, yoga, journaling, or massage to help counteract excess stress.

• Sleep: Adequate sleep is important for a healthy metabolism. Our bodies require at least 7-9 hours of sleep to work optimally. Some tips to improve sleep:

• Avoid caffeine after 12PM

• Eliminate screens at least 1 hour before bed

• Maintain a routine and go to bed and wake up within the same hour daily

• Metabolism: Obesogens, or metabolism-disrupting chemicals that increase fat mass, are present in processed foods as well as food containers. Minimize or completely avoid processed foods and foods packaged in plastic–especially if the plastic is heated in the process of heating the food.

Losing weight can be a difficult journey due to necessary lifestyle changes. These changes will not only help you achieve your weight loss goals, but lead to a healthier YOU!

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