So, what if one was more overweight than other, which one would you guess can lose weight easier?  All other things being equal, probably the bigger person… right?

Well, if you thought that way I did, apparently you’re wrong… just like I was.  In fact, studies have found that people with a higher body fat percentage actually have a harder time losing weight than people with less body fat.  Seems odd, but here’s why…

Weight Loss Results are Different

Researchers have found that heavier people produce a higher amount of a certain protein which impacts the ability of the body to burn fat.  This protein is called sLR11.

Studies show sLR11 prevents the heat production within the body.  If heat can’t be produced, then the amount of expended energy decreases, which in turn slows down the weight loss process.  Your body is not able to burn energy without regulation, so essentially your body works against the weight loss efforts by defending the fat that is already in place.

Types of Fat Cells

It’s important to understand that there are different types of fat cells within the body.  When a person eats too many calories, then the excess calories are saved as white fat cells.  These white fat cells are bad because they’re stored in all the wrong places… like your butt, thighs, hips, and waist.

But, not all types of fat within the body are bad.  In fact, there is a “good” type of fat known as brown fat, which is found is small amounts in specific places in adults.  Brown fat creates thermogenesis, which burns calories in order to produce heat so that the body can stay warm.

When excess levels of white fat are present, the sLR11 hormone increases, which suppresses the process of thermogenesis and makes it more difficult to lose weight.

Although we’re looking at the weight loss side of sLR11 hormone, this hormone also impacts weight gain as well.  Studies have found that lower levels of sLR11 inhibit a person from gaining weight.

How is sLR11 Produced by the Body?

They still don’t know the exact way sLR11 hormone is produced.  Research study found that the total amount of sLR11 in the blood had a direct correspondence with the amount of fat within the body and that people with higher levels of white fat had higher levels of sLR11 hormones.

In fact, it was discovered that when a person had weight loss surgery, their sLR11 hormone levels dropped in proportion to the amount of fat they lost during the operation.  And because of this finding, it’s been suggested that sLR11 is actually produced by the white fat cells within the body… but more research is needed to discover the exact way this hormone is produced in the body.

Boosting Your Weight Loss Results

Now don’t be discouraged if you have a little extra fat on your body… I have a couple of powerful weight loss tips that you can easily apply to help boost your weight loss success.
Tip #1 - A recent research study found that when you exercise on an empty stomach in the morning, it effectively boosts your fat oxidation.  In addition they found that exercising before breakfast can increase the rate of metabolism, helping you burn more fat throughout the day.

Tip #2 - Intermittent fasting has been shown to help get rid of stubborn fat more effectively.  Try eating only between 12:00pm and 8:00pm.  You can have as many meals as you like during that time, but you need to fast for 16 hours a day.  The fasting stimulates fat-burning hormones that specially target stubborn fat in your body.

Tip #3 - This is a no-brainer but you need to stay consistent with the exercise and dietary routine.  As with anything else, when it comes to weight loss consistency is key to success.