Ever feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to — no matter how well you eat or how often you exercise?
One of the most common (and overlooked) reasons could be insulin resistance — and understanding it might be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.
So, What Is Insulin Resistance?
When you eat, your body breaks food down into glucose (sugar), which enters your bloodstream. Your body then releases a hormone called insulin, which acts like a key — helping that sugar move from your blood into your cells, where it’s used for energy.
But over time — especially with a diet high in processed carbs and frequent snacking — your cells can stop responding properly to insulin. This is known as insulin resistance: the key no longer works efficiently, and sugar builds up in your blood.
To compensate, your body produces even more insulin. And that’s where the real trouble starts.
Why Elevated Insulin Blocks Fat Burning
Insulin doesn’t just manage blood sugar — it also acts as your body’s primary fat-storage hormone.
When insulin levels are high, your body gets a clear message: “Store fat, don’t burn it.” This is a survival mechanism — designed for times of plenty. But when insulin stays chronically elevated, your fat stores remain locked away, even if you’re eating less or exercising more.
In other words, you cannot burn body fat efficiently while insulin is elevated.
That’s why people with insulin resistance often feel like they’re doing everything right — eating well, training hard — but still struggling to lose weight, especially around the belly. The metabolic switch to fat-burning simply can’t flip while insulin is high.
Signs of Insulin Resistance Include:
· Increased fat storage (especially abdominal)
· Constant hunger and sugar cravings
· Energy crashes and brain fog
· Poor sleep and mood changes
· Elevated blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure
Left unchecked, insulin resistance can progress to prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and other serious health concerns. But it often begins subtly — and is entirely reversible when addressed early.
The Good News? It’s Fixable.
At AstonRX, we help you identify insulin resistance through pathology testing and visible symptoms — then tailor your plan to correct it. This includes:
· Reducing sugar and starches
· Prioritising protein and whole foods
· Optimising food timing
· Improving sleep and stress resilience
These changes lower insulin levels and unlock fat burning, restore energy, and support lasting health.
Don’t guess — test.
Insulin resistance is common, correctable, and life-changing once addressed.
Ready to reset your metabolism and finally burn fat the way your body was designed to? We're here to help.
