A couple years ago i was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)and type 2 diabetes. PCOS is a condition in which there is an imbalance of a woman's female sex hormones, causing changes in the menstrual cycle, skin changes, small cysts in the ovaries, trouble getting pregnant, and other problems. I was put on the oral contraceptive pill which my body did not like at all. I was the 1% that had side effects from the pill. So I made modifications to my lifestyle to also help with my diabetes as my body does not respond well to insulin. Having these conditions I was more aware of the importance of hormones and how it effects my body.
We all have problem areas.No matter how healthy you eat or how hard you exercise, certain spots on your body do not want to give up their fat.It could be your granny-arm triceps or your love handles or that darned muffin-top. Hormones governs fat loss!
So if you trouble spot is flabby Tricep it is due to low testosterone levels and high estrogen levels. The solution is to increase consumption of “good” dietary fats (think salmon, fish, nuts, avocado), weight training, 8-9 hours of sleep each night (resting increasing growth hormorne)
Excessive male breast tissue means there is a high estrogen levels so weight training based exercise, reduce saturated fat and sugar intake. Increase monounsaturated fats and fish oil (Alpha Omega).
Large Buttocks is caused by having high estrogen, low thyroid function and excessive cardio so avoid excessive aerobics and refined carb intake(white carbs like white bread, processed food) Alpha Omega 6-9 per day and also Eliminate Alcohol
Beer Belly (men) love handles and upper leg fat (females)cause by high stress and excessive sugar intake and also frequent alcohol consumption. Solution yoga or destress activity you enjoy.
Upper back Fat caused by poor thyroid function and high stress so avoid overtraining and high sugar intake.
So if you been dieting and exercising well but the stubborn at wont buldge it could be your hormones.
xo love stella
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