Hormonal Changes Don’t Need To Be An Excuse For Not Losing Weight When Testosterone Therapy For Men In Houston, TX, From Dr. Shel Is Available!
And your diet… you’ve ditched the processed sugar and opted for whole grains only.
Your mindset? It’s in the right place as well; you’re completely optimistic that you’re going to do it this time!
However, if you’re still falling short, with a scale reading that won’t budge, you may benefit from testosterone therapy for men in Houston, TX, because that weight loss plateau might not be anything you’re doing but what your hormones (well, lack thereof) are causing.
Make diet and exercise start working for you again when your hormones are balanced.
The Secrets Are Out
While losing weight is often simplified as regulating caloric intake and increasing energy expenditure, many other factors affect your waistline, so it’s not so cut and dry.
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Switch Your Current Exercise Plan
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise. The ideal fitness plan depends on your goals.
You, honestly, could benefit from having a personal trainer to provide you with an expertly crafted routine with your body and desired outcome in mind.
However, as a baseline — and for those with no intentions of reaching out to a trainer — aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week.
But, rather than focusing on intense or extended periods of cardio to burn more calories, try high-intensity interval training instead. Even going for a power walk is an excellent exercise to help you lose weight.
If you’re doing too much, that physical activity is counterproductive, leading to muscle loss. And while you want to burn slightly more calories than you take in, tremendously expending more energy may trigger excessive hunger.
We probably don’t have to tell you, but if you give in to that urge to eat, you’ve just counteracted your progress and then some, which is the complete opposite of what you’re striving to achieve.
As a word of advice — be sure to do cardio after resistance training. Doing it before will lead to poorer anaerobic workout performance.
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Get Enough Sleep
Perhaps you’re the man of your household, working 40+ hours per week and taking care of all the outside work and then some. That’s not counting all the other obligations you have, like attending your child’s sporting events.
To get a little peace, you may find yourself zoning out in front of the TV late at night or exercising once your household is all tucked in.
However, if you’re up late into the night and shaving time on your sleep, you’re not doing yourself any favors. You need the energy sleep provides to nail your workouts. Not to mention, not getting enough of that good stuff slows your metabolism and decreases your insulin sensitivity.
If that wasn’t bad enough, a lack of quality rest interferes with ghrelin — the hormone that controls hunger. That’s not considering your brain may be telling you to eat unhealthy, high-carb foods to compensate.
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Get Your Hormones Checked
Sleep and exercise might be give-mes, but you might have a biological factor against you — your hormones.
They’re decreasing over time, and you might not even know it because the issues caused by it may be as subtle as having less energy and struggling to take (and keep) off weight. You probably chalked those problems up to age, nothing more, nothing less.
While age is the factor, your hormones might be specifically to blame because they affect all the following:
- Muscle mass
- Insulin resistance
- Fat distribution
- Metabolism
- Appetite
- Energy levels
So, if you’re struggling to lose weight, it couldn’t hurt to get your T levels assessed by Dr. Shel. Knowing a lack of hormones is to blame and addressing it may jumpstart your weight loss journey.
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Manage Stress (Healthily)
Besides all the other aforementioned concerns coming into play, your stress levels might be holding you back as well. Though a lot of women wouldn’t agree, men tend to have more stress overall, and they’re more likely to use unhealthy coping methods.
That said, as your body releases cortisol because of stress, you might crave sugar and fats, and as of right now, you may be giving in to them.
You could be finding solace in eating, especially junk food. And when you have chronic stress, your metabolism may slow. Plus, there are a range of other issues that happen that aren’t in your favor.
So take time for yourself each day, even if it’s only to go for a 15-minute walk in the evenings or sip your coffee on the porch in the morning. Practice deep breathing or meditation. Make sure you restrict alcohol because it actually raises cortisol levels.
What to Expect From Testosterone Therapy for Men in Houston, TX
If you visit Dr. Shel for a hormone evaluation and the results indicate your testosterone (T) levels are falling, there’s hope. By opting for testosterone therapy for men in Houston, TX, you’ll get your T back in normal range.
You may notice your waist shrinking within weeks to months after you start treatment. You might feel some effects, like an increase in energy, almost instantly after you begin treatment.
Learn more here: What Is the Link Between Testosterone and Weight Gain in Men?
The Best Testosterone Therapy for Men
Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center are eagerly waiting to help you reach your weight loss goals. If Testosterone Therapy for Men is the answer, you’ll reap its reward in other ways as well.
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Book your consultation to get your hormones checked and possibly balanced, or find a weight loss solution to meet your needs. We’re available by calling (281) 313-7435.
