LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY... WITHOUT FAT JABS

Feeling bloated and unwell after Christmas? Health campaigner STEVE BENNETT, who has advised the House of Lords about obesity issues, reveals the best ways to drop the pounds and feel good

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OR 25 years, I battled obesity despite being the CEO of a £100million online retail company with access to the best advice money could buy. I jogged most mornings, restricted calories religiously and tried every diet going. Nothing worked long-term.

Today, having transitioned from business to become a qualified health coach, I've not only maintained a healthy weight for years but helped thousands achieve the same as the founder of Clubwell, the UK's first-and free-app-based wellness programme.

The weight-loss industry thrives on confusion but the solution is remarkably straightforward once you understand what's actually happening in your body.

Here's what you need to know...

Your entire bloodstream, all five litres of it, is designed to carry just one teaspoon of sugar. Exceed this and your body releases insulin to remove the excess.

Here's what nobody tells you: insulin is your fat-storage hormone. When it floods your system, burning body fat becomes virtually impossible. It's like trying to empty a bath while the taps are running.

Nine out of 10 adults now have some degree of insulin resistance, meaning their bodies require increasingly more insulin to manage blood sugar. This creates a vicious cycle: more insulin leads to more fat storage, which leads to further insulin resistance.

SIX EVIDENCE-BASED WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES

1. Fibre first

This single change transforms everything. Start every meal with high-fibre foods: nuts, seeds or green vegetables. Fibre creates a gel in your intestines that slows sugar absorption, reducing the insulin response by up to 30%. I call it addition, not subtraction; you're adding food before your meal, not restricting anything.