ATKIN’S: BARRIERS TO WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS!

 

1.    Medication

·       Diuretics (water pills)

·       Beta blockers

·       Diabetes medication

·       Oestrogen and synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

·       Anti-arthritis drug

·       Birth control pills

·       Anti-depressants

·       Steroids such as prednisone

2.    Thyroid Problems

·         Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) which slows the metabolism and cause weight gain.

3.    Age

4.    Carb creep

·         Food with hidden carbohydrates in them.