Obesogens are toxins prevalent in our environment that act as endocrine disruptors and alters the way your body utilizes calories. This means that in-spite of eating protein and exercising at the gym, these compounds may be instructing your cells to become fat cells. These toxins are stored in our fat, meaning more they promote fat formation in an attempt to protect you.
Obesity has continued to rise steadily and is predicted to continue to climb. In light of current research, it is clear that diet and exercise are not only not the only variable involved in this shift, but toxins called obesogens that alter our metabolism to promote weight and fat gain. In fact, some believe we are actually eating less, exercising more and continuing to gain weight!
Consider that in 2006 scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health reported that the prevalence of obesity in infants under 6 months had risen by 73 percent since 1980. Apparently, even animals such as rats are also gaining weight. Diet and exercise does not explain this alarming increase obesity in these populations. Hopefully, this growing pile of evidence is enough to convince even the most skeptical that something beyond eating more and moving less may be contributing to our growing problem.
It is not a surprise that so many people are frustrated by their efforts to obtain their preferred weight!
What are my top suggestions that you start today to keep the scale going in your favor?
- STOP taking in the toxins. This is easier said than done!
- Eat organic produce as much as is reasonably possible.
- Choose organic, grass-fed meats and wild fish or seafood. Remove the skin as this where toxins are stored.
- Limit dairy, as this is the top method animals have for removing toxins, breast milk!
- Choose clean filtered water. Consider a home filtration system under your sink.
- Avoid storing or cooking food and water in plastic.
- Provide your body the essential nutrients required to address all three phases of detoxification.
- For example: Cruciferous vegetables, green tea and lemon.
- Consider other lifestyle modifications that support detox.
- For example: sleeping, exercising, sauna or massage.
Final takeaway: there are many reasons to eat better and exercise more, but in order to achieve your weight loss goals, you may need to also consider the effect of environmental toxins.
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