A Fitness Trainer Shares 9 Reasons You're Struggling to Lose Weight (and How to Fix It!)

Chronic inflammation from too much exercise or from certain foods can also increase cortisol levels, which "can wreak havoc on not only your weight-loss results but your health in general," Beachbody trainer Autumn Calabrese told POPSUGAR. Be sure to incorporate rest days, take time for self-care like foam rolling and stretching, and eliminate foods like sugar, dairy, wheat, corn, and soy if you're sensitive to them.