Winning the Struggle With Weight Gain

Maintaining a healthy weight is something that nearly everyone struggles with at some point in their life, whether it be early on during puberty, after having children, or as they reach their senior years. Weight management can be hard—many people can’t keep the weight off while some people can’t keep it on. Most people know they need to avoid unhealthy fats, simple carbs, and too much sugar. They know that they have to eat more leafy greens, brightly colored vegetables, healthy fats, lean proteins, and fiber. They know that exercising regularly is important to help boost metabolism and turn fat into muscle. But what if all these things aren’t enough? What if the scale still won’t budge? Then it’s probably time to look to things besides diet and exercise that contribute to weight and metabolism—things like stress, sleep, and hormone balance. Read more…