For many people, losing weight and keeping it off isn't just tough, it can be near impossible. The constant setbacks and painful yo-yo diets can damage a person's self-confidence, social life, job performance and health, leaving one feeling like a total failure.

But according to Dr. Steven Sisskind from Standford University and Baylor College of Medicine, the problem may not be you, it may be four specific hormones. Dr. Sisskind offers tips on how to combat the problem, as well as a new, research-backed supplement that claims to melt fat away.

1. Not Enough Adiponectin 
Adiponectin tells your body to burn fat for fuel, but the more fat on your body, the lower your adiponectin levels. To break the cycle and kick start your adiponectin, take a high-quality magnesium supplement or eat lots of seeds and green, leafy vegetables.

2. Insulin Imbalance
Overweight people often experience some level of insulin imbalance. While this doesn’t necessarily mean you're a diabetic, it is a major underlying cause of excess weight and obesity. However, a recent study found that consuming 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before a high-carb meal significantly reduces blood glucose levels—if you can stomach it.

3. Too Much Ghrelin
Ghrelin is the hunger hormone. The more you have in your system, the hungrier you are and the more fat your body stores. New research indicates that lack of sleep increases ghrelin levels, so get 7-8 hours of shuteye.  But skip the caffeine and energy drinks, because the resulting crash slows your metabolism and makes you feel hungry, even when you're not.

4. Cortisol Overload
Cortisol is necessary for a fight or flight situation, but too much increases your cravings for sweets, stores body fat, breaks down muscle tissue, and can cause depression. Reducing stress is the best solution — if you can find the time to do it in your busy schedule.

And that's the problem with all of these points: How do you find an easy solution that amps up your adiponectin, decreases the ghrelin, and balances out your insulin and cortisol levels?

The answer is RealDose Weight Loss Formula No. 1, a new supplement that allows you to increase fat burning without spending more time at the gym. With only three capsules a day, you can curb your appetite, help your body process carbs into energy and muscle fuel (rather than fat), and reduce stress while boosting your energy. Plus, RealDose is decaffeinated and stimulant free, so it's non-addictive and won't cause jitters or energy crashes.

Developed by Dr. Sisskind, this natural supplement contains an extract from Piper Betle leaf and Dolichos Biflorus seeds, as well as chlorogenic acids from the green coffee bean Caffea Canephora. In separate double-blind studies, overweight people who took these ingredients lost over twice the amount of weight than those taking the placebo. In fact, people consuming the green coffee beans increased their muscle to fat ratio by 156% over the placebo group!

RealDose also contains Rhodiola Rosea, a natural, safe herb used for reducing stress. That means lower cortisol levels, a brighter mood, and your body being able to burn off dangerous belly fat more easily.

The makers of RealDose are so convinced that you'll succeed with your weight loss goals, that they're offering an unprecedented 365-day money-back guarantee. They're even giving visitors a free RealDose Fat Loss Fast Start Program with each order to get you on your way.