4 Pillars of Weight Gain: The Root Causes

Frustrated with your weight loss progress (or lack thereof)? You’re certainly not alone. Today, I’m sharing the 4 root causes of weight gain that we all experience, plus some tips to help you overcome each of them.

Why Obesity Isn’t a Choice: The Causes

Society has come a long way when it comes to body positivity, but there’s still a huge amount of stigma around being overweight, and even more so around being obese. Many people believe that obesity is a choice - it’s not.

Why GLP-1s Work for Weight Loss

Weight loss is more than just diet and exercise - it’s not entirely a battle of calories in, versus calories out. Our bodies often don’t want us to lose weight beyond a certain point, and so will drive our hormones out of wack to keep us feeling hungry. So, what can we do to overcome these hormones? 

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Your Guide to Choosing the Best Protein Powder
Deciding to try protein powder is the easy part – choosing which one is right for you is the hard part! There are so many different brands, types, and flavors out there that it can be overwhelming. Fortunately, we asked Dr. Nancy what you should be looking for, so read on here to find out!
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8 Foods Rich In Magnesium
Are you deficient in magnesium? Over 75% of the US is! Magnesium deficiency is directly linked with a range of health complications, so people should aim to meet their daily recommended levels of magnesium.
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8 Tips For Summer Weight Loss
If you’ve been following a diet for months with little success, it can be tempting to give up. Don’t! If you’re motivated and ready to kick those extra pounds to the curb, I’ve got some tips for you that can’t fail – read them here.  
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5 Things You SHOULDN’T Put In Your Smoothie to Lose Weight
While smoothies can be used as a great weight loss tool to pack plenty of nutrients into a small meal, not all smoothies are created equal. Read on here to find out about 5 things you SHOULDN’T add to your smoothies!  
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8 Tips to Help You Choose Healthier Options When Eating Out
So your diet’s going great, you’re losing weight, and then the worst happens – you get invited out to eat or you know you’ll have to grab takeout on the way home. Disaster, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. Simply follow Dr. Nancy’s top tips here and you won’t ruin your diet!
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How Nutrition Can Improve Your Mood
Why is the type of food we eat so important? The type of diet and food we consume has a direct impact on your mood, energy levels, and overall physical health! Read on here to learn about small lifestyle changes you can make to start improving your health.
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5 Healthy Foods That Aren’t Always Good For You
We often feel proud of ourselves for making healthy food choices, and we should! But, if you’re eating well and not seeing the weight loss you should, your healthy choices may not be as good for you as they seem. 
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Why Obesity Isn’t a Choice: The Causes
Society has come a long way when it comes to body positivity, but there’s still a huge amount of stigma around being overweight, and even more so around being obese. Many people believe that obesity is a choice - it’s not. 
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5 Foods That Are Easy on Sensitive Stomachs
Do you have a sensitive stomach? If so, going out to eat can be an anxiety-inducing affair, and even eating at home can be unenjoyable. If you have a sensitive stomach, here are 5 foods you can add to your diet to ease discomfort.
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How GLP-1s Affect Your Insulin to Help You Lose Weight
Have you heard of GLP-1s? This medication has helped treat diabetes and is now being used as an effective weight loss medication. So, how does it work? Read on here to find out how GLP-1s affect your insulin levels to help you lose weight.
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How Your Hormones May Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
When our weight loss journey stalls and we reach a plateau, we wonder whether that little square of dark chocolate we have after dinner is the culprit, or if we need to cut even more carbs from our diets. But what’s really going on may not actually be your fault. 
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What Happens When You Lose a Lot of Weight?
We’ve all seen the incredible success stories of people who have lost 20, 40, even 100lbs, and that’s an amazing achievement. But have you ever wondered what happens when you lose such a significant percentage of your body weight? 
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