# 4 Things Nobody Tells You About Weight Loss (AVOID MISTAKES!) Source URL:: https://builtwithscience.com/diet/weight-loss-avoid-mistakes/ Stop struggling with weight loss. Here, I outline the 4 things you need to know that'll increase your chance of achieving your ideal weight. ## Highlights > [!quote]+ %%Updated on Wed Mar 22 2023 21:21:04 GMT-0400%% > > Alpha receptors: Alpha as in "awful". This is because alpha receptors tell the body to store fat rather than burn it. >Beta receptors: Beta as in "beautiful". This is because beta receptors do the opposite as alpha ones; they encourage fat to be burend off for energy. > [!quote]+ %%Updated on Wed Mar 22 2023 21:21:15 GMT-0400%% > > Males: Belly fat and love handles (to protect our internal organs) >Females: Hips and waist (for child-bearing purposes)