Are you doing all the weight-loss things you are “supposed to”, but your body is still not releasing excess weight? This week on the podcast, our guest is sharing the top 3 reasons this could be happening and what you can do about each one!! This week Jenn has invited dietitian Becky Bell on the show to talk about the top 3 reasons and remedies for weight loss resistance. At times people struggle to lose weight simply because they are not consistent enough with their habits, but there are other times where someone is doing everything they need to do to move the needle forward, and it’s just not happening. Becky talks with us about the impacts of stress, inflammation, and blood sugar balance. She gives great tips on how to determine what you might be struggling with, and the best ways to change the trajectory of those issues. Her information and tips are great resources as you work on your health in 2024. Tune in to learn more! The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE: ●  [4:53] What made Becky become a registered dietitian with a focus on functional nutrition? ●  [8:01] What is weight loss resistance? ●  [10:00] What are the impacts of stress on weight loss resistance and how can we overcome this obstacle? ●  [15:25] What tools can you use to let go of stress?●  [19:32] How do you know if you have inflammation? ●  [20:59] How can you manage inflammation? ●  [30:04] Becky provides information about insulin resistance. ●  [32:38] What are the best ways to focus on blood sugar balance? ●  [38:17] What are some of the biggest mistakes that Becky see’s people make when implementing these recommendations? KEY TAKEAWAYS: ●  [11:36] We burn through so many nutrients when our body is under stress, leading to depleted vitamins and minerals which are essential to a healthy metabolism. ●  [19:37] Some of the signs that you are experiencing inflammation are feeling puffy, joint pain, feeling tired, brain fog, bloating, discomfort with food, irregularity in bowel movements, including diarrhea or constipation, and acne.●  [34:32] The best way to balance blood sugar is to balance your meals, ensuring you are getting protein, fat and fiber in every meal. Also, focus on meal spacing, if you are having the right type of meal, you should be satisfied for 3-4 hours which allows for your blood sugar levels to balance. QUOTES: “This applies to the people who are super consistent and feel like 'it's not working.'” - Jenn Trepeck[11:12] “Our body is designed to produce cortisol in times of stress, in times that there’s a threat to our body. When our body is being signaled that it’s not safe, the last thing it wants to do is get rid of body fat, because if you need extra reserves, if you’re under stress or there’s a threat coming to us, so it’s the signaling to your body to try to hang on to that body weight.” - Becky Bell[15:28] “It’s about learning to put yourself higher on your priority list and reminding yourself that it’s ok to say no, you do not have to do everything, you don’t have to be everything to everyone and saying no and deciding I need this.” - Becky Bell[40:18] “My philosophy with exercise is for one, let's find ways to just make a habit of moving more in general, how can you just move more incorporated in your daily life just to move more. Also let’s work smarter instead of harder with exercise, especially if you have a weight loss goal. I think the top priorities should be weight lifting to build muscle and walking, because those are forms of exercise that don’t put a ton of stress on your body.” - Becky Bell"If you are going to a traditional, conventional doctor and they are telling you your blood sugar is too high, your pre-diabetic, you probably have had insulin resistance for years, more than likely." - Becky Bell"You can reverse insulin resistance and pre-diabetes." - Becky BellRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramGUEST RESOURCESBecky's InstagramBecky's FacebookRooted Nutrition Therapies WebsiteGUEST BIO:Becky Bell is a Registered Dietitian that specializes in gut health, metabolism, and weight loss. She has over 15 years of experience as a dietitian and she is the owner of a functional nutrition practice, Rooted Nutrition Therapies.Becky is passionate about empowering women to achieve their healthiest weight in a sustainable way, without all the rules and restrictions. She focused on optimizing metabolism and digging into the root causes of weight loss resistance rather than focusing on cutting out foods or low calorie diets.She is a wife and mom of 3 and currently lives in Colorado, where she loves to enjoy the outdoors with her family.