Top 10 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight

In this episode, I delve into the top 10 reasons why many people find weight loss challenging, stressing the importance of setting realistic expectations. I debunk the myth of rapid, significant weight loss and emphasize the necessity of patience and sustainable strategies. Additionally, I tackle the controversial topic of food addiction, offering my perspective on its existence and impact. Tune in to gain valuable insights into achieving your weight loss goals and gaining a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding food addiction.
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[@luluandmeow]

I don't weigh food or count calories, but calories still count. Chef AJ's simple calorie density guide is very helpful, I mostly eat to the left of the red line. I weight myself daily. I call stress-eating "discomfort eating." I am mindful of how fat and ashamed I would feel if I binged again - not worth it, and the floodgates would open as I remain a food addict. I never buy snacks or trigger foods, do not bring them home or order them online! I order all my supermarket food online so I only have healthy food delivered, no junk or processed food. I only visit the fruit and veggie aisle in my local shops. I say no firmly with a smile to anyone offering me junk, and all my friends don't even offer it anymore, they accept this is not food for me. I feed animals in the park to get me out of the house - life is tough for them too. Being slim and healthy makes me feel I can cope with stress better, loving your body is a great feeling and I never liked myself when I was fat.

[@DrLaurieMarbas]

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[@katmeup7]

I’m glad to hear you talk about our protein needs, particularly as we get older. A lot of plant based gurus say if you’re eating enough calories, you’re getting enough protein, and that just isn’t true. Eating a pound of vegetables for breakfast doesn’t work for very long. I calculated I was only getting about 30 grams of protein and I was losing muscle mass. Now I calculate my protein at all three meals and I’m feeling so much better! I appreciate this video. Thank you!

[@neicycombs3533]

I agree. Since I’ve been eating more protein, I’ve seen my nails grow and my skin looks better. I feel stronger with my workouts too. I am so glad I listened and tried it for myself.

[@DrLaurieMarbas]

Absolutely!!

[@DrLaurieMarbas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peter5.056]

The common denominator among my clients who "can't lose weight" is the processed foods. Show me someone who is struggling with weight, and I can just about make a safe bet, that they're eating too much processed food. Processed and ultraprocessed foods effectively contain more calories than the label states, as a function of how quickly and completely they're absorbed. Anyone with weight to lose, should eat unprocessed 100%.

[@luluandmeow]

Totally agree, I love cooking from scratch, prepping delicious salads, soups, stews, etc. Simple food but delicious.

[@DrLaurieMarbas]

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[@luluandmeow]

I always have a fruit salad (watermelon and cantaloupe melon), salad and delicious oil-free soup in my fridge. No junk or processed food. Even if I was tempted by cravings, I would not be able to indulge them. It can be this simple if you want it to. I used to bring pastries into the house to eat "in moderation", of course I ended up bingeing on them every time. Very few people can eat treat/trigger/ultra-processed food in moderation, so don't feel ashamed about your cravings but don't tease your taste buds either. And absolutely NO CHEAT DAYS!

[@DrLaurieMarbas]

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[@luluandmeow]

To people who can't do without (olive) oil I say, if you like the taste so much, try eating it neat and see if you really love it. Better to just eat a couple of olives. If you eat olive oil, where do you think the fat is going to go? Put the olive oil bottle on your tummy - this is where it is going to go!

[@neicycombs3533]

I checked your website for your services, do you prescribe HRT? Thank you.

[@DrLaurieMarbas]

Yes, except testosterone because a controlled substance it is illegal to prescribe via telemedicine

[@klaurvick4501]

(I just have to ask... did you move into Robby Barbaro's former house? He had shelves just like yours behind him in his videos too!) 😊

[@DrLaurieMarbas]

Haha! Nope

[@saklan_territory]

Thanks for talking about what a realistic weight loss rate is. I went WFPB 4 months ago and am losing about 1 pound a month. That may seem very slow but I probably only have about 15-20 pounds I could lose before being too thin. My starting BMI was 23. Losing weight wasn't my reason for going WFPB, I did it because I've always wanted to + my cholesterol started to creep up with perimenopause. It brought my LDL down very quickly.

[@luluandmeow]

I too only lost 1lb a month after a while, sometimes not even that, but it's better than nothing and you may find that after a while, with a few tweaks (more exercise, one less higher-calorie food), you will start losing more, sometimes when you least expect it.

[@saklan_territory]

@@luluandmeow thanks. I think if I ever get frustrated I will possibly make some tweaks but weight loss isn't my goal so I'm fine with it. Since this is a lifelong change I'm making I may have to focus on weight gain (or at least not loss) at some point because I don't want my weight to get too low. At this rate, I have 1-2 years before that's a concern.

[@DrLaurieMarbas]

Perfect!