When we eat, a chemical called Dopamine is released. However when we consume high volumes of sugar, saturated fats and processed food, we stimulate over production of insulin and an influx of nutrients into the cell causing it to enlarge. When we eat poorly, Dopamine rush is what we crave as well as the nutrients we are missing from the food we eat, typically causing us to overeat. This is why it is vitally important to consume real nutrient dense whole food. consisting of Fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds. Water being the first and most vital.

Biological and environmental mechanisms are in place to show variables of how and why we gain or lose weight. We don’t need a set point to determine the control of body weight, as it is not due to predetermined biological reasons. If variables in nature are well balanced, in this case the quality and quantity of food consumption, stress levels and daily exercise, we can better manage our body weight and energy levels for optimal health.

When we gain weight, we actually increase our energy expenditure because we need more energy to carry around that excess weight, but if we were at a healthy weight with increased muscle density, we can better manage our energy levels to last throughout the day. Body composition is much more important than the focus of “Losing weight”

The moral of this story is, there is no replacement for a healthy diet, regular exercise and a restful sleep. The more nutrient efficiency the body absorbs, the less cravings you will have for non food items.