Top Reasons a Woman Can't Lose Weight

Women eat less than men, but carry 6 to 11 percent more body fat. Some fat is necessary to regulate hormones, for menstruation, and to provide feminine curves. But what if you have too much body fat, and attempts to reduce have been unsuccessful? Why can't you lose weight?

Skipping Meals

• Provide regular nutrition to your body throughout the day for optimum mental performance, energy levels and hunger management to avoid losing control at your next meal when you're ravenous.

Under-Reporting

• Forget about the five gummy worms swiped from a coworkers desk and the extra salad dressing at lunch? Write down everything you put in your mouth to stay focused and aware.

Lack of Exercise

• Several days per week of aerobic exercise (walking, running, swimming), and weight training helps pounds disappear.

Yo-Yo Dieting

• Repeatedly losing/gaining often results in a loss of lean muscle tissue. Though you may weigh less, you've dieted away fat burning muscle and are now actually fatter than before! Less lean muscle to burn calories makes it harder to lose weight.

Menopause

• Most women become sensitive to carbohydrates and sugar at perimenopause. Increase intake of lean protein and reduce carbs to keep scales moving in the right direction.

Warning

• Stress, lack of sleep, adrenal depletion, and blood sugar imbalances can all affect hormone production and make weight loss difficult. See your doctor if you suspect a medical concern.