Jeff Siegel

Holistic Life Coach

Jeff Siegel is a Holistic Life Coach and the Founder of Jeff Siegel Wellness. With nearly 10 years of experience, he specializes in mind-body medicine, life coaching, health and wellness coaching, mindfulness, corporate training, and transformational public speaking. He received a Master of Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Master of Buddhist Studies from The University of Hong Kong, and a BSc in Neuroscience & Biology from Emory University. He’s also a certified personal trainer, a certified Eating Psychology Coach, and a certified Koru Mindfulness Teacher.

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I've tried everything and can't lose weight!
If you're having trouble losing weight, one thing to consider is how and when you eat food. The time at which you consume food during the day impacts how your body is going to digest and metabolize it. There's growing evidence that eating food late at night leads to more fat storage as opposed to eating foods during the day. It's easier to burn those calories when you eat them during the day.

So many different factors, including hormones, come into play with weight loss. Even if you're eating a calorie-restricted diet, you'll struggle to lose weight if your system is in a state of chronic stress. A lot of people's bodies are under psychological stress from work, finances, social isolation, etc. But some people may also experience chemical stressors from heavy metals, mercury, lead, arsenic, and things like mold that can be growing in their home.

When you add chemical or psychological stressors to physical stressors (like not getting enough sleep or having an infuriating boss), the body is suddenly in a compromised position. All of those factors will interfere with weight loss. I like to say that relaxation is actually one of the best tools you can use to help your body lose weight. If the body is always in a stress response and physiologically pumping out stress hormones and cortisol and adrenaline, it makes it much more difficult for your body to burn fat. I think that's a hidden piece of the puzzle that people might overlook. Generally, trying to have good stress management is actually really important for losing weight.

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