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10 Reasons You're not Losing Weight
By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide
Updated June 10, 2010
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Stress and weight gain (or lack of weight loss) go hand in hand. Though you may not be aware of it, being under constant stress can increase production of the hormone cortisol which can cause an increase in appetite as well as extra fat storage around the abdominal region--a big no-no since abdominal fat is linked to diabetes, high cholesterol and other health problems.
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- You're not exercising enough
- You're not getting enough sleep
- You're too stressed out
- You're eating too much
- You're not consistent with your exercise and healthy eating
- You blow it on the weekends
- You haven't given yourself enough time to see results
- You have a medical condition
- You've hit a plateau
- You don't need to lose weight
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