When you go on a weight loss program, you reduce the amount of energy (Kilojoules or Calories) consumed. This allows you to begin and continue to lose weight.

• If you are not sticking to the weight loss program
• Undiagnosed insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, PCOS or thyroid disease
• Even diagnosed insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, PCOS or thyroid disease on or not on meds. Also these conditions with medications unchecked and monitored – dose may be incorrect and be preventing weight loss, particularly in thyroid disease.
• Slow Metabolism
• Steroid medications
• Skipping meals, snacks
• Overdoing the exercise or for some people lack of exercise
• Females: having your periods
• Lack of bowel function

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Water is the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. It is important to drink 8-10 glasses (approximately 2 Litres) a day.

You should also increase the amount if you exercise briskly or if the weather is hot and dry. It should preferably be cold because it absorbs into the system quicker than warm water.

If you’re not drinking enough water, your body fluids will be thrown off balance and you may experience fluid retention, unexplained weight gain and loss of thirst. Ultimately, when your body gets the water it needs to function at its best, its fluids are perfectly balanced.

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