Are you weight loss resistant?

1. Do you have suboptimal or elevated levels of blood lipids, insulin, and blood sugar?

2. Are you "stressed-out"? The effect of chronic stress on your body can be confirmed by laboratory testing.

3. Do you have fat accumulation around your waist?

4. Have you been diagnosed with hypothyroidism by a health care practitioner through laboratory testing?

5. Have you failed on 3 or more diets in the past?

6. Do you have cravings that are extremely difficult to control?

7. Do you have a familial problem with obesity?

8. Do you get 7 hours or less of sleep two or more nights a week?

9. Have you ever suspected or been diagnosed with food allergies?

10. Are you exercising and do not get good results?

11. Do you have symptoms of hormone imbalance? Refer to questionnaire

If you answered yes to even ONE of the above questions, you have identified factors that can contribute to difficulty losing weight and especially losing fat and maintaining or increasing muscle mass.