Weight Loss: Identifying Challenges Affecting Your Weight Loss Results

If you are making an effort to lose weight but have a hard time seeing the results you were hoping for, some roadblocks may come into play, making it difficult to see the progress you were hoping for. Although it may take a week or two for you to see the effects of early weight loss, this can be very frustrating for any dieter.

By looking at some of the unfamiliar challenges that might be coming into play, you’ll be able to figure out precisely what it is that you might want to consider changing.

Let’s take a closer look …

Thyroid-related problems. The first health factor that could be influencing your lack of weight loss is if you have a thyroid-related problem in the mix. If you have untreated hypothyroidism, for example, this will make it difficult to lose body fat. Your body will not burn calories quickly, and as a result, you will not see the pounds drop as expected.

Thyroid-related problems are a quick fix with medication, so all you need to do is visit your doctor and have a blood test to see if this is the case. It is important to note that if you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism, this condition will not change. You will have this health problem for life, so you will need to continue taking the prescribed medication.

Medicines. Another factor that makes weight loss difficult is if you are taking medications that cause drug-related weight gain. While this is rare and most of the effects of a drug are relatively minor, it is important to note that there are instances where medications promote weight gain. If you think this may be happening, it will be essential that you speak with your doctor and ask what alternative medications you can take.

Please note that in some cases there is no alternative and it is essential for your health to continue taking the drug and risk gaining weight rather than quitting. In this situation, be very careful with your food choices.

Lack of planning. Finally, the last non-physiology issue that can have a major influence on your ability to lose weight is if you are unable to plan your diet.

For example, if you are someone who is …

• a lot for business,

• often on the road, or

• just very active; always in movement,

it is almost impossible to plan a healthy diet.

While being “busy” shouldn’t be used as an excuse, there are always people who take busy work to a whole new level. If this is your life right now, you may need to accept for the moment that you won’t be able to achieve the weight loss results you hope for right now, and put off your efforts for a time when your life is less busy. Otherwise, you may end up continually facing frustration.

There you have some of the most pressing reasons why you may not be losing your desired amount of weight despite your best efforts. If any of these difficulties come into play, know that you have not completely failed and with proper care and action steps, you should be able to start measuring success.