Why is losing weight so difficult today (and\u00a0<\/b>It's not your fault<\/b><\/p>\n
the weight, the \u201cset point,\u201d and\u00a0<\/b>the body's survival instinct<\/b><\/p>\n
Many people always ask themselves the same question:<\/p>\n
\"Why does it take so much effort for me to lose even just two pounds?<\/em>,when it used to be much easier?<\/p>\n Do I have a slow metabolism?<\/em>\"<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The honest answer is: yes and no<\/strong>, but not in the way they've always explained it to you.<\/p>\n To understand it, we need to introduce a key concept that is almost never explained well:<\/p>\n The body loves balance: the principle of \u201cweight of\u00a0<\/b>reference\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our bodies are designed to maintain a constant internal balance, called\u00a0Homeostasis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A simple example:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus around 97.7\u201398.6 \u00b0F<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>whether it goes down or up, the body reacts immediately to bring it back there<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Body weight works in a similar way.<\/strong><\/p>\n The brain<\/strong> (specifically the hypothalamus and endocrine system) has a sort of \u201csafety zone\u201d: a weight it considers suitable for survival based on internal and external conditions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is what is called a set point in English.<\/strong><\/p>\n In Italian, we could define it as \u201cbiological reference weight.\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If the body perceives a state of chronic stress, for example:<\/p>\n - <\/span>inflammation<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>metabolic problems<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>psychological stress<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>poor sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>tired mitochondria<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>Dysfunctional hormones<\/strong><\/p>\n enter a very precise mode: survival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this mode:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>Fat reserves become precious<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>the body doesn't want to \u201cwaste them\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>Basal metabolism slows down<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>The brain signals the thyroid to work less<\/strong> This is why your metabolism temporarily \u201cslows down\u201d: your body wants to conserve energy for repair, not burn it to give you a boost.<\/p>\n - <\/span>testosterone<\/strong> in men it lowers<\/p>\n - <\/span>Muscle mass is not built<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>Energy is conserved, not invested<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n From a biological standpoint, it's perfectly logical: the body believes it's in a dangerous period, so it defends itself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this state, a person can lose weight:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>eating less<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>working out more<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n But the experience will often be this:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>constant fame<\/p>\n - <\/span>Chronic fatigue<\/p>\n - <\/span>Irritability- <\/span>disturbed sleep<\/p>\n - <\/span>cold<\/p>\n - <\/span>drop in motivation<\/p>\n - <\/span>loss of not only fat but also muscle<\/p>\n - <\/span>Losing even a few pounds feels like an Odyssey.<\/p>\n - <\/span>Every pound lost feels like a Herculean labor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \"How is it possible that it costs me so much, while others lose weight without even thinking about it?<\/em><\/strong>\"<\/p>\n The answer isn't willpower; it's the body's internal state.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Imagine your body as a car; if the engine is damaged, you might as well:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>step on the gas<\/p>\n - <\/span>increase the RPMs<\/p>\n - <\/span>force the gear<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The car will keep going, but you'll make the damage worse.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sometimes the smartest choice isn't to push harder, but to stop, put it in neutral, and repair the engine.<\/p>\n This doesn't mean \u201cdo nothing,\u201d it means change strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There's a fundamental truth that needs to be stated clearly:<\/p>\n The human body is neither lazy nor flawed.<\/strong><\/p>\n It is a powerful biological machine, with enormous adaptability and regeneration capabilities.<\/p>\n If they don't lose weight easily, there's always a reason. And that reason makes sense from a survival perspective.<\/p>\n Nature rarely makes mistakes.<\/strong> When something isn't working, it's protecting something else.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many people try to:<\/p>\n - <\/span>lose weight<\/p>\n - <\/span>build muscle<\/p>\n - <\/span>improve your fitness<\/p>\n <\/p>\n while the body is still in a state of alarm.<\/p>\n In these cases, the real breakthrough comes when you do this:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>reduce stress<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>improve sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>boost your metabolism<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>repair mitochondria<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>restore hormonal balance<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>the weight set point begins to shift<\/strong> the body Wants to lose weight<\/b>, and the weight loss works almost automatically<\/p>\n - <\/span>metabolism reactivates<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>Weight loss becomes fluid<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>Muscle mass grows back<\/strong><\/p>\n - <\/span>energy increases<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not because \u201cyou tried harder\u201d, but because the body stopped defending itself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It's not true that people in overweight<\/strong> or those who struggle to lose weight less disciplined<\/strong>, less consistent or less attentive to detail than those who are already thin or in shape. On the contrary, in many cases they are among the most disciplined of all<\/strong>.<\/p>\n They often follow routines that most people couldn't even conceive of:<\/p>\n Frequent workouts, extremely controlled diet, constant sacrifices, entire days lived with little energy but without giving up.<\/p>\n Some wouldn't even be able to get out of bed maintaining such a strict and exhausting regimen.<\/p>\n When, despite all this, the weight doesn't come down easily,\u00a0It's not a lack of character<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It's a sign that the body is resisting<\/strong>, not because he is \u201clazy,\u201d but because he feels threatened and is trying to protect himself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discipline is not lacking here; it's the biological system that is not yet in a condition to allow it to function.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Without magic formulas, but with biological common sense:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>stop living in constant extreme deficit<\/p>\n - <\/span>Prioritize sleep<\/p>\n - <\/span>reduce chronic stress- <\/span>move intelligently, not punitively<\/p>\n - <\/span>Nourish the body with adequate protein and micronutrients<\/p>\n - <\/span>give the system time to repair itself<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When the body goes from \u201csurviving\u201d to \u201cliving,\u201d you can step on the gas again, and this time it will respond.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Losing weight is not a battle against the body.<\/strong><\/p>\n It's a collaboration<\/strong> with its biology.<\/p>\n If today it costs you more effort than yesterday, it's not because you've gotten worse, it's because your body is asking for repair before transformation.<\/p>\n Listening to it is not a surrender, it is the beginning of true change.<\/p>\n If the body defends its weight because it feels threatened, the right question isn't \u201chow can I force it to lose weight?\u201d, but: \u201cWhat can I concretely do to help him feel safe again?<\/strong><\/em>\"<\/p>\n This is where some practical, nutritional, and environmental choices come into play, which aren't about pushing the body, but about changing the message it receives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Metabolic repair requires protein.<\/p>\n Not \u201cmany\u201d, but high quality and easy to use.<\/p>\n The MAP<\/strong> they provide all essential amino acids in an extremely efficient form, with very little digestive burden.<\/p>\n They are especially useful when the body is under stress, eating little, or struggling to recover:<\/p>\n They help flag security, not scarcity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The body recognizes the natural food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Meat, fish, eggs, fruit, vegetables, good fats: fewer ingredients, less metabolic stress.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n That being said, today:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>The soils are less rich in minerals<\/p>\n - <\/span>Food travels a long way<\/p>\n - <\/span>Vitamin E and micronutrients degrade over time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For this reason, even with a \u201cperfect\u201d diet, some deficiencies can occur. The<\/p>\n the most common is magnesium deficiency. .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The magnesium<\/strong> It is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, many related to:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>energy metabolism<\/p>\n - <\/span>Muscle function<\/p>\n - <\/span>Nervous system<\/p>\n - <\/span>stress management<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A good magnesium intake helps the body exit a state of chronic alarm and enter recovery mode.<\/p>\n It is one of the micronutrients most often useful for those struggling to lose weight despite great efforts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83d\udd39<\/span> Light, circadian rhythm, and photobiomodulation, the signal that tells the\u00a0<\/b>body \u201cyou can recover\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b>The body makes metabolic decisions not only based on food, but also based on light.<\/p>\n Light is one of the most powerful biological signals that exist.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>Natural light in the morning<\/strong> \u2192<\/span> report \u201cday, activity, safety\u201d<\/p>\n - <\/span>Darkness in the evening<\/strong> \u2192<\/span> allows the nervous system to slow down and the body to enter repair mode<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When This rhythm is being respected<\/strong>, the body:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n - <\/span>sleep more deeply<\/p>\n - <\/span>Recover faster- <\/span>reduces internal stress<\/p>\n - <\/span>defends fat reserves less<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this context, even small tools can make a big difference.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Blue light filtering glasses<\/strong> in the evening help protect the circadian rhythm, promoting melatonin production and deeper, more restorative sleep.<\/p>\n Better sleep means more recovery, less stress, fewer emergency signals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photobiomodulation (red and infrared light) acts even deeper:<\/p>\n directly supports mitochondria, improves energy production, and accelerates cellular repair processes.<\/p>\n It's like telling the body, \u201cNo\"You are in danger. You can repair instead of defending yourself.<\/strong><\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n When nighttime recovery improves, everything else often improves as well, including metabolism.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Try! Thank you<\/strong> still and always for your time.<\/p>\n Warm regards,<\/p>\n Oliver<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Perch\u00e9 dimagrire oggi \u00e8 cos\u00ec di\ufb03cile (e\u00a0non \u00e8 colpa tua): il peso, il \u201cset point\u201d e\u00a0l\u2019istinto di sopravvivenza del corpo Molte persone si fanno sempre la stessa domanda: \u201cPerch\u00e9 mi costa cos\u00ec tanta fatica perdere anche solo due chili,\u00a0quando una volta era molto pi\u00f9 facile? Ho il metabolismo lento?\u201d La risposta onesta \u00e8: s\u00ec […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":29689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107,178],"tags":[186,185,143],"class_list":["post-29688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dieta","category-benessere","tag-dieta","tag-dimagrire","tag-metabolismo"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29688"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29688\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cristinatomasi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}the body weight set point.<\/h4>\n
When the body is under stress, fat becomes a\u00a0<\/b>strategic reserve<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
Yes, you can still lose weight... but at what cost?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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In these conditions, losing weight can feel like having to\u00a0<\/b>climbing a mountain with a 50 kg ballast tied to you\u00a0<\/b>on,\u00a0<\/b>with weights on the ankles and wrists, and a sled loaded with iron to\u00a0<\/b>drag behind. You can also reach the top, but the\u00a0<\/b>The physical and mental cost is enormous.<\/b><\/h4>\n
And this is where frustration arises:<\/h3>\n
The car analogy: when pushing makes it worse\u00a0<\/b>Problem<\/b><\/h4>\n
The body is not broken: it is extraordinarily intelligent<\/b><\/h4>\n
Sometimes, to move forward, you need to take a step back<\/b><\/h4>\n
When the body feels safe, something surprising happens:<\/h4>\n
It's worth stating emphatically:<\/h4>\n
Many would have stopped months earlier.<\/h4>\n
What can you concretely do to get out of this\u00a0<\/b>situation<\/b><\/h3>\n
The final message<\/b><\/h3>\n
\ud83d\udd39<\/span> Highest quality proteins (MAP)<\/b><\/h4>\n
\ud83d\udd39<\/span> Real food, simple, unprocessed<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\ud83d\udd39<\/span> Magnesium: The Mineral of Biological Safety<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nCan you tell me...<\/p>\n