
1. Sleep quality, not just hours Broken or light sleep lowers leptin and raises ghrelin, making you hungrier. Poor REM and deep sleep also blunt recovery and metabolism. 2. Low-grade stress Everyday stress keeps cortisol slightly high, pushing fat storage and cravings. It feels “normal” but quietly stalls fat loss. 3. Gut microbiome shifts Repetitive dieting shrinks gut diversity. That hurts insulin sensitivity, raises inflammation, and slows fat-burning efficiency. 4. Adaptive NEAT drop In a deficit, your body unconsciously moves less- less pacing, fidgeting, standing. That’s hundreds of calories gone unnoticed. 5. Micronutrient gaps Missing magnesium, zinc, or B-vitamins dulls thyroid function and energy metabolism. Even perfect macros can’t fix that. 6. Hormonal rhythm disruption Irregular meal or workout timing throws off circadian rhythm. Poor rhythm means weaker insulin response and slower fat loss. 7. Stimulant overuse Excess caffeine spikes cortisol and wrecks sleep. Short-term energy masks long-term fatigue and stalled fat burn. 8. Hidden liquid calories Sauces, creamers, juices sneak in calories your brain undercounts. Small daily extras erase deficits fast. 9. Inflammation from environment Pollutants and processed oils drive low-grade inflammation. This weakens insulin sensitivity and nudges fat storage. 10. Water–electrolyte imbalance Low hydration or sodium/potassium throws off performance and hormones. Fat loss hides under water retention Let me know in the comments section- which one do you relate with the most ? . . . . . . #WeightLossPlateau #FatLossJourney #FitnessScience #MetabolismBoost #HealthyHabits #SustainableFatLoss #BodyRecomposition #FitnessTipsDaily #WeightLossStruggles #ScienceBasedFitness #FatLossTips
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