Have you been wondering why you’ve not being able to lose weight the way you want? Despite your efforts and devotion towards losing weight – you just never seem to get ahead. If this sounds like you, then be sure to find the answers that you seek. When people lose weight, their bodies fight back. At first, they may lose quite a lot of weight, without much effort – but after a while, it slows down or stops altogether. Within this article we tell you a few common reasons why most people never lose weight.
You’re not keeping track of what you’re eating
Experts say that, ‘’awareness is incredibly important for anyone trying to lose weight.’’ Many people actually don’t have a clue how much they’re really eating. And much studies has shown that keeping track of your diet helps with weight loss. People who use food diaries, or take pictures of their meals, consistently lose more weight than people who don’t.
You’re not eating enough protein
According to studies, Protein is the single most important nutrient for losing weight. What’s more, eating protein at 25-30% of calories can boost metabolism by 80-100 calories per day and make you automatically eat several hundred fewer calories per day. It can also drastically reduce cravings and desire for snacking.
You’re eating too many calories
Are you tracking the amount of calories you consume on a daily basis?
A large percentage of people who have trouble losing weight are simply eating too many calories. You may think that this does not apply to you, but keep in mind that studies consistently show that people tend to underestimate their calorie intake by a significant amount.
You’re not eating whole foods
Understand that food quality is just as important as quantity. Eating healthy foods can improve your health and help regulate your appetite. Keep in mind that many processed foods labeled as “health foods” aren’t really healthy. So you’ll want to stick to whole, single-ingredient foods as much as possible.
You’re not lifting weights
Experts have proven, one of the most important things you can do when losing weight is to do some form of resistance training, like lifting weights. This can help you hold on to your precious muscle mass, which is often burned along with body fat if you are not exercising.
You’re not doing cardio
Cardio such as running, jogging, swimming, and etc. – are one of the most effective ways to improve your health. It is also very effective at burning belly fat that builds up around the organs and causes disease.
You’re still drinking sugar
According to studies, sugary drinks are the most fattening items in the food supply. Our brains don’t compensate for the calories in them by making us eat less of other foods. And this does not only apply to sugary drinks like Coke and Pepsi – but also to healthier beverages like vitamin-water – which are also loaded with sugar.
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