15 Common Mistakes People Make When Trying To Lose Weight

11You don’t sleep enough

Although sleep and weight loss do not seem connected in anyway but they are. Sleep deprivation or insomnia leads to higher secretion of Leptin (the fullness hormone) while ghrelin the hunger hormones gets over productive that’s why the lesser you sleep more hungry you feel later on. As result you eat more and you gain weight. Lack of sleep also comes with a level of fatigue. The remedy for this is to try getting enough sleep and in case you have trouble sleeping, fixing bedtime routine would be the best. 

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12You don’t get enough fibre

In pursuit of weight loss, a fibre-rich diet is an absolute essential. It absorbs water and turns to gel which makes you feel full for a longer period of time. It also has the tendency to slow down the absorption of fat, and keep blood sugar levels in check. Incorporate fibre-rich diet, including oatmeal, nuts, peeled fruits and beans with green leafy vegetables and fruit skins are fantastic source of insoluble fibre. 

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13Unrealistic Expectations

Its human tendency that once one embarks upon the road of weight loss they want to be slim and trim as fast as they can. There is no short route to weight loss in spite of what you may read about miracle solutions on the net. Crash diets give an illusion of fast weight loss but its unhealthy and once stopped, you’ll be putting on weight in no time. Just do not get discouraged and stay on track like a true trooper. Have realistic goals like losing 2 pounds a week, which would work wonders for your long-term goals and get you there. 

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14You overeat healthy foods

Psychologically we think that we can overeat healthy food, and since they are good for you, so gorging on them won’t do any harm. Despite their reputation, they can still lead to weight gain. After all calories are calories and it does not matter which source they are coming from. Even the epitome of healthy food items such as fruits, nuts, avocado, hummus and brown rice, can all contribute to calorie intake. Instead of binging on these food items, eat single servings of healthy food and stick to it.

To give you an idea, a single serving of Avocado is just 1/3rd of an avocado, so keep such things in mind especially serving sizes against portion sizes. 

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15You exercise at wrong times of day

If you are trying to lose weight and fat, then exercising after lunch or an hour or two after breakfast doesn’t really make sense. Your work out will only burn the calories that you have just consumed. If you are a normal healthwise and not suffering from conditions of low blood pressure or low blood sugar, then exercising before breakfast on an empty stomach is beneficial as your body calls upon its fat stores for energy. Alternately if you workout in the evening after four hours from lunch, that too is ideal. However always consult a doctor or your nutritionist before you start exercising on fasting mode. 

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