ITV's Dr Amir Khan has opened up about a scientific theory that can explain why people might struggle to lose weight, despite eating well and exercising regularly
Shedding pounds can be a daunting task, and it often seems that no matter how much effort we put in, the scales refuse to move.
He disclosed a simple reason why the weight might not be dropping as anticipated, despite your best attempts. Dr Amir explained: "The thing that lots of people don't recognise is that obesity is a complex disease. It changes the way the body functions. "It's an evolutionary thing, which isn't very useful anymore, because historically starvation has always been our greatest threat. Food wasn't always accessible as it is now so our bodies adapted to protect us from starvation."
Regular exercise is vital too, but he warns against losing too much muscle mass. Combining cardio with strength training is recommended by Dr Amir to preserve muscle, which is crucial for health and aiding fat loss over time.
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