why is losing weight so hard

I hear it so often.

Especially women, try to convince me that their weight issues have a genetic reason. They tell me that their mother/father and grandmother were overweight as well and that they will have to live with their extra weight for the rest of their lives. Yes, doctors may tell you that you can’t influence your DNA, but the science of Epigentics has debunked that old myth quite a long time ago. There is scientific evidence that we can change our DNA with our behavior, not only for ourselves but we can also pass the positively altered DNA along to our children and grandchildren.

We are not just a victim of our ancestors and their genes. There is scientific evidence that our daily habits can turn genes on or off. Scientists refere to this as gene expression or epigenetics. The simple definition of epigenetics is the study of biological mechanisms that can switch genes on or off. Thanks to epigenetics, we know that environmental stimuli can also cause genes to be turned on or off, with cell phones and WiFi currently being among the worst offenders. Our DNA can be modified by what we eat, where we live, the kind of people we interact with, when and how much we sleep, how and how often we exercise, and the aging process.

“We are not just a victim of our ancestors and their genes. There is scientific evidence that our daily habits can turn genes on or off.”

If you have thought so far that you’re just a victim of your ancestors’ DNA, this is now good news for you. It is worth eating healthily, it is worth sleeping sufficiently, it is worth exercising regularly, it is worth to be surrounded by the right people, and your thinking does play a big role. Therefore, our health, weight, and pretty much our entire life are very much in our own hands.

Can you begin to see how very important and powerful it is to take care of your habits?

Over 20,000 genes and the endless possible combinations and arrangements open up a whole new world to weight-struggling women. If we can reverse a gene’s current state, keep the good while eliminating the bad genes, then may be able to reverse obesity and weight issues.

According to The Owner’s Manual for the Brain by Howard, our daily habits can and will turn genes on or off. Our habits, therefore, determine whether we open the door to cancer, diabetes, addictions, brain damage, heart diseases, and early aging or to health, wellness, a slim physics, and longevity.

“Our habits determine whether we are opening the door to cancer, diabetes, addictions, brain damage, heart diseases, and early aging or to health, wellness, a slim physique, and longevity.”

Therefore it’s safe to say that our habits determine our fate. Bad habits often lead to financial problems, job loss, and health issues. These results all affect our relationships, our happiness, and our health again. This all leads to stress which forces the body to create adrenalin and cortisol which switch on a series of bad genes. These then can lead to heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and weight gain… a veritable downward spiral.

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Habits have always had a tremendous domino effect, and it would be a bad decision to ignore them. Especially when it comes to weight loss, habit is at the very foundation of your weight loss success or failure. Your habits either make or break your weight loss success.

“Your beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.”

Mahatma Gandhi

“Your habits either make or break your weight loss success.”

Here are some of the bad habits that turn on bad genes:

Consume alcohol excessively
Drug consumption
Smoking
Unhealthy eating (too much junk food)
Sedentary lifestyle (lack of daily aerobic exercise)
Sugar consumption (sugar is toxic and leads to many bad chemical reactions in the body)
Lack of mental stimulation (not exercising our brains by reading or learning new skills leads to faster aging)
Allowing negative thinking and emotions
Using a microwave oven (microwaves are suggested to alter the DNA and contribute to weight gain)
Using a cell phone and WiFi internet (both use microwave technology, which has been suggested to alter DNA)

Since everything has two sides, good habits can also turn good genes on and bad genes off. Positive habits lead to a never-ending positive chain reaction leading to reduced stress, better health, financial freedom, longevity, happiness, good relationships, success, etc.

“Positive habits lead to a never-ending positive chain reaction leading to reduced stress, better health, financial freedom, longevity, happiness, good relationships, success, and a lean body.”

We all know that changing habits is far from easy. Statistics about New Year’s resolutions reveal a sad truth: over 95% of people fail to achieve their resolutions. We see the same numbers regarding weight loss – less than 5% of people ever succeed. The biggest stumbling blocks are always their habits. In desperation, people ask, “Why is losing weight so hard?”

Contrary to common belief, habits can seldom be overcome with discipline and willpower alone, as 80% of the problem lies beneath the surface and must be addressed at the subconscious level.

There are two ways to transform habits:

a) Through millions of repetitions of positive affirmations and the path of discipline and willpower

b) Through hypnotherapy – the path that provides fast and sustainable results (if the root causes are transformed) – click HERE for a free one-on-one strategy call

I hope that you begin to realize how powerful habit change can be, how much easier weight loss can become, and how much better your overall life can be.

To start your habit transformation process, I want to encourage you to do two things right away:

Think about your worst habit that is contributing to your weight.
Ask yourself how your weight and life would be in 12 months from now without that habit.
If it’s a habit you can easily change yourself, start right away. If it’s a habit you have been struggling with for years, click HERE to schedule a free one-on-one strategy call with me.

Patience with habit transformation is too powerful, and it would be unwise to ignore its impact. On the other side, bad habits lead to too much stress, disease, weight gain, faster aging, and suffering if left unattended. The wisest approach is to start with your habits.

Here’s to your ongoing weight loss success!

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