The Number 2 Reason You're Not Losing Weight

The first and foremost reason many people don't lose weight is due to improper diet. People generally become obese from eating food that is fast and processed. They overeat because they are vitamin and mineral deficient and as a result, malnourished and this makes them truly hungry. People whose palates are untainted by sugar and salt are better able to taste the subtle flavors of their food. They are better able to enjoy fresh fruits and salads without overeating or becoming obese for two reasons. The first reason is because the enzymes, minerals and vitamins are still intact in these foods. The second reason is that the body's natural cues to stop eating become activated thanks to a powered-up and unstimulated palate. So, when the body fulfills its requirement of proper nutrients, it naturally signals the brain that it's satisfied.

Since processed foods lack these nutrients and are loaded with The White Trifecta (sugar, salt and flour) no signal is sent to the brain to stop eating.

That being said, you cannot become overweight on a natural diet. If you are overweight and you go on a diet of nature's fast foods, which are mainly raw natural, unprocessed, plant-based whole foods your weight will rapidly normalize even if your caloric intake is exceeded!

Fascinating huh? You bet. You can lose weight and eat all you want as long as you eat the correct foods. However--and this is the second reason people don't lose weight--it is an absolute MUST to throughly masticate (chew) your food.

Food that is thoroughly chewed and liquefied in the mouth becomes more flavorful and more filling. When food is fully tasted it not only becomes more filling, it becomes more gratifying. This is one of the biggest secrets of losing weight and keeping it off forever: eat slowly, and throughly chew your food. Throughly chewing and eating a proper diet will not only make you more conscious of what you're eating, you'll want less junk. In fact, it is nearly impossible to overeat when food is thoroughly chewed. This trick of liquifying food in the mouth gives the brain a chance to send off the message that you're full. 

The fatter we are, the faster we tend to eat, and vice versa, but if we concentrate on eating and carefully chew before swallowing, then we improve out digestion, absorption and assimilation of nutrients -- we nourish ourselves at a cellular level.

Another general rule in keeping weight loss permanent is to avoid eating unless you're truly hungry. Even if you put the best food in your body, when you're not truly hungry, the food could result in weight gain. 

It is essential that correct eating patterns be learned to succeed with any weight loss program. You need proper eating habits that are permanent. Do not do any of the following:

Overeat, eat foods that are overcooked, eat unnatural foods, eat fast food or processed foods, like synthetic energy bars and shakes.Avoid additives. These jam up the cells and stimulate the palate to make you want another bite. Additionally, flavor enhancing additives can irritate the gut and stress organs, especially sugar, MSG, spices, condiments, high-fructose corn syrup, mayonnaise, dressings and toppings.Avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, soda, cake, candy, ice cream, canned foods, bread, cigarettes or drugs.

To lose weight permanently, eat and drink properly, remain active, avoid toxins, fast during illness, secure adequate rest, meditate, sunbathe,  and control stress and chew your food throughly.