Around this time of year, a lot of us begin experiencing a certain level of dread. Great, you may be saying to yourself. Another New Year, another round exercise and nutrition regimen doomed to failure. No matter what I do, I just can’t seem to shake this fat. There may be a deep-seated physiological reason for that, according to Bryan Walsh.  Walsh is a naturopathic physician who, according to his bio, “combines a passion for nutritional biochemistry and science-based therapies, yet maintains a broad view of wellness, believing in the infinite capacity for the body to heal itself given the appropriate conditions and environment.”

He’s also an adviser for Precision Nutrition, which sells nutrition programs. In an article appearing on PN’s Web site titled “Four Reasons You’re Not Loosing Fat,” he says that even though you may be doing everything right – eating well and exercising – there may be more deep-seated physiological reasons why you can’t seem to shed fat. He identifies four areas in particular that may be foiling your attempts: oxygen not getting to your cells, imbalanced blood sugar levels, problems with your adrenal glands and a gastrointestinal system that’s out of whack.

Walsh says that 85 percent of PN’s clients who do everything they’re supposed to end up shedding fat. “However,” he adds, “there’s always that other 15% of folks who seem to be doing everything else right but still can’t lose fat.”

If you think you may be among that 15 percent, the article is worth a read.