Satisfy one’s individual conception of what is most appropriate.
One size does not fit all.
Influencers say they know. Family and friends say they know somebody who knows. Everyone claims to have an answer for weight loss these days, but is it just the blind leading the blind? How can you find out what works best for you? There has to be a better way forward than trial and error. Science is now starting to make it possible.
Four Main Phenotypes manifest when our weight spirals out of control
Of course, not all of us fit into neat little boxes and some of us may fall into one or more of these categories. One thing to remember is that lifestyle changes, such as diet/exercise/sleep, still remain the core of weight loss.
Hungry brain
This group has to eat more to feel full than average consumption of people.
Hungry gut
These are the folks who eat normal amounts during their meals, but are hungry again even though they have just eaten an hour or two ago.
Emotional hunger
People eat for many reasons but some of us lose control over how much we eat in response to our emotions…we have all been there!
Slow burn
Some people do all the right things but just can’t seem to lose weight. These are the people who, unfortunately, have a slow metabolism.