# 4 Things Nobody Tells You About Weight Loss (AVOID MISTAKES!)
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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
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> 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.
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> Males: Belly fat and love handles (to protect our internal organs)
>Females: Hips and waist (for child-bearing purposes)