Why is it hard for some people to lose fat?

There are some medical conditions that can drive weight gain and make it much harder to lose weight. These include hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and sleep apnea. Certain medications can also make weight loss harder — or even cause weight gain.

Does working out harder mean that you won’t lose fat?

Strength training or resistance training — lifting weights, for example — also is important for overall health, but, as with other forms of exercise, it doesn’t prompt weight loss. (In fact, it may cause the reading on the scale to inch up a bit, because muscle is denser than fat.)

Why can some people not lose weight no matter what?

The causes range from thyroid malfunction to hormone imbalance, sleep deprivation to food intolerances or digestive imbalance, and more. Because there are many potential sources of the problem, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all treatment that works for all weight loss resistant individuals.

Do you need less food as you get older?

SUMMARY: Older adults generally need fewer calories. However, their nutrient needs are just as high or higher than when they were younger. That’s why eating nutrient-rich, whole foods becomes extremely important.

Does losing weight age your face?

The reason is that the face naturally loses fat as we get older. But if you lose that weight, it can cause the face to become depleted. Even worse, as we get older, our skin loses elasticity. Without the volume to support it, skin can sag and fold, leading to facial folds, wrinkles, turkey neck, and jowls.

Why am I gaining weight inspite of exercising?

A new exercise regimen puts stress on your muscle fibers. This causes small micro tears, also known as micro trauma, and some inflammation. Those two conditions in your muscle fibers are the reason you may gain some weight.

Should you workout if you’re not losing weight?

But if you’re working out but not losing weight and your primary goal is fat loss, there are other forms of exercise that give a much better bang for your buck. The best way to lose weight and build lean muscle is by doing some form of strength training in addition to your cardio. The more muscle tone your body has, the more fat you’ll burn.

Why am I losing weight and not losing muscle?

There are lots of reasons this can happen, says the Mayo Clinic. If you’re cutting calories, you may experience a rapid drop in weight initially, as your body burns stored glycogen for energy. You might even lose a little muscle along with fat. To rev up your weight loss again, you may need to cut more calories or amp up your physical activity.

Is it bad to workout too fast to lose weight?

Skimping on Workouts. Racing through a workout or doing strength-training repetitions too quickly can result in stagnant weight loss. Working out too fast doesn’t properly challenge your muscles, which can mean less calorie burn and poorer muscle tone.

Should I stop doing cardio If I’m not losing weight?

I’m not saying you can’t or shouldn’t do cardio. If you love to run or bike for reasons other than losing weight, then by all means don’t stop. But if you’re working out but not losing weight and your primary goal is fat loss, there are other forms of exercise that give a much better bang for your buck.