You've been keeping track of all the calories you consume and running miles but haven’t
seen the needle on your scale budge at all? That must be frustrating. But guess
what? You’ll be glad to know that you aren't the only one! Many people do these
simple things which ruin their weight loss efforts in no time. To be able to
get back on the right track and start getting rid of that extra weight, it’s absolutely
necessary that you are aware of what you've been doing wrong all this time.
MISTAKE
NO. 1! You’re misjudging your portion
sizes.
Humans,
especially dieters, are notorious for misjudging portion sizes, specifically
large portion sizes. Research has shown that while we are decent at judging the
calories in smaller dishes, we vastly underestimate the number of calories in
larger portions and as a result overeat much more than we realize.
Solution:
Keep a food journal. Read More: 10 FAQs Diet And Weight Loss
MISTAKE
NO. 2! You’re working out too much.

Solution:
Exercise but also know when to chill out.
MISTAKE
NO. 3! You don’t chew.
Practicing
mindful eating is still the best way I've found to slow down, eat less, and
enjoy my food more. The problem is that it’s really hard to do. One way to
address this issue is to focus on something concrete that forces you to pay
attention to the food in your mouth. This is where chewing can help.
Solution:
Count your chews.
MISTAKE
NO. 4! You aren’t sleeping enough.

Solution:
Prioritize sleep.
MISTAKE
NO. 5! You’re under too much stress.
The
stress response system is subconscious; it responds to stimuli and nothing
else. Stress causes the body to produce cortisol, the fight-or-flight hormone
that catabolizes muscle, worsens insulin resistance, and promotes the storage
of fat. Read More: Jump Start Your Weight Loss Journey in Just 7 Days
Solution:
Take a step back from your life and learn to relax.
MISTAKE
NO. 6! You’re adding muscle.

Solution:
Don't just rely on the scale to measure your weight loss.
MISTAKE
NO. 7! You haven’t given it enough time.
Some
people get instant results from dropping carbs, grains, sugar, and vegetable
oils, while others have to take a month or more to get acclimated and only then
does the weight begin to slide off. Either way, though, this is a lifestyle.
You’re in it for the long run.
Solution:
Approach it with the right mindset and you won’t get discouraged.
MISTAKE
NO. 8! You’ve reached a healthy
homeostasis.

Solution:
It’s probably going to take some serious tinkering with carbs, calories,
activity levels, sleep, and stress.
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