Trouble Losing Fat? Suggested Readings

Do you feel like you are doing every according to the book and still not losing fat?  Here are two good articles that may help you out.

12 Reasons You're Not Losing Fat by Jason Ferruggia

The reasons given in this article are things that you can change in a short period of time. It's fairly short and an easy read.

1. You're Eating Too Many Carbs
2. You're Eating Carbs at the Wrong Time
3. You're Eating Too Much Fat
4. You're Not Eating Enough Protein
5. You're Drinking Too Many Protein Shakes
6. You're Eating Nuts
7. You're Eating Too Much Fruit
8. You're Not Training Heavy
9. You're Overdoing Cardio
10. You're Not Running Sprints or Doing Sled Work
11. You're Not Managing Stress
12. You're Not Getting Enough Sleep

Click on the link above and read the full article, there is some good useful info to take from it.  #12 everyone could do a better job with.  #'s 7&9 may be surprising to some.  #'s 1,2,&4 are probably the ones that you can change in the shortest amount of time that will give you the best results.

Four Reasons You're Not Losing Fat by Bryan Walsh at Precision Nutrition

This article is a little more scientific and hits more on what is going on physiologically in the body.  The article discusses 4 physiological barriers that could be holding you back.

1. The Oxygen Delivery System
2. The Blood Sugar Management System
3. The Adrenal System
4. The Digestive System

The main take from this article is understanding that there is more that goes into fat loss than just diet and training.  If you feeling you are doing well with the 12 points in Ferruggia's article and still not having the success you want, make sure to check out this article.