The reason you have difficulty losing weight may be due to Metabolic Syndrome. When you have Metabolic Syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome, it becomes nearly impossible for you to lose weight. According to the American College of Endocrinology, Metabolic Syndrome should be considered a prediabetes equivalent.

If you have 2 or more of the following 5 risk factors, you are at risk for Metabolic Syndrome.

• Abdominal Obesity (belly fat).  Waist size measured 1 inch below belly button:Men - greater than 40 inches;       Women - greater than 35 inches                                                                                                                 
  
• Fasting Blood Sugar greater than 110 mg/dL
• Blood Pressure greater than 130 over 85

• Low HDL (good cholesterol) levels. Men - HDL below 40 mg/dL ; Women - HDL below 50 mg/dL 
• Triglyceride levels greater than 150 mg/dL                               

 Metabolic Syndrome cannot be reversed by surgery or drugs. According to the American Medical Association and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, lifestyle change is the only way to prevent or reverse Metabolic Syndrome.  

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Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Nancy