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If you're struggling to drop the kilos, it pays to take a step back and reassess how you're going about your efforts. When you look closer, there could be far more to eradicating inches from your waistband than a calories in, calories out approach. In fact, fat-loss could be a more complex feat of biochemistry rather than an unsatisfying credit/debit system. With that in mind, there are some clever ways call them hacks, cheats or, perhaps, expert advice that can speed up your weight-loss journey. Consider this your primer on hacking your hormones for rapid results.

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1Cortisol

When levels peak, the stress hormone cortisol triggers enzymes that instruct fat cells to grow. Not a soothing thought. Hitting the gym when youre burned out or underslept is a common culprit of elevated cortisol levels. The easiest way to decipher when and how hard you should train is to check your heart-rate variability, a key marker of recovery. Download an app such as Elite HRV, or a buy a tracker such as the Whoop strap.

2Growth Factor

The hormones HGH and IGF-1 break down fat and use that energy to strengthen your muscles and ligaments. You can spike them (without the needle) by performing full-body lifts to the point of fatigue once a week. And avoid eating anything two hours before sleep: it subdues the natural surge in growth hormone that your body experiences in the early hours of the night.

3Irisin

This newly discovered hormone turns calorie-storing white fat into mitochondria-rich, energy-burning brown fat. To raise your levels, schedule in daily prolonged exposure to cold temperatures (19C or lower) by training outdoors in the early morning or late evening. For bonus points, fire up your endorphins before each session with a chilly pre-gym shower. Just grit your teeth.

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