The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (The Wellness Code)

Fourth, avoid stress as much as possible. It’s helpful to learn stress-management techniques so that when stress occurs, you’ll handle it well. Stress is interpreted in biologic terms; multitasking and worrying about inconsequential things produce a physiological state that is similar to the drought season on the African plains. If your body fears

you eat frequently—and, consequently, maintain your glycogen storage—the body has no need to burn fat, so it accumulates. In a normal balance, high levels of insulin stimulate the body

All systems in the body are tightly regulated by specific hormones. Several key hormones regulate metabolism—the process by which the body converts food and drink into fuel. Ghrelin, also known as the hunger hormone, causes hunger. And peptide YY3–36 causes us to feel satisfied and stop eating. But insulin is by far the most important hormone when

Insulin shuts down your fat-burning machinery. And with that machinery shut down, your body can’t easily turn to stored fat for fuel when it’s used up available glucose, resulting in more feelings of hunger. The spring will continue to exert its tireless pull.