10 weight loss mistakes we all make
On the face of it, weight
loss sounds like a simple formula – burn
more calories than you consume, eat less, move more and workout regularly. But
we all know it is a lot harder than it sounds!
However, this is because we often make mistakes without even
realising it. We share 10 weight loss mistakes that most of us make while
trying to shed weight:
#1 Skipping
breakfast for a glass a juice
Juice raises blood sugar, which makes your body produce more
insulin. One may become hungry and over eat later, according to researchers.
Make sure you take in fibre and protein with your glass of OJ.
#2 Skipping
Meals
It is a misconception that skipping a meal saves calories.
Research shows that most people who eat fewer than three meals usually end up
eating more calories during the course of the day!
#3 Too much
focus on protein
Dieters swear by protein but did you know that if you have too
much of it, it gets stored as fat? Moreover, protein-high shakes and bars tend
to be sugary so choose wisely.
#4 Adding
unhealthy add-ons
We may be sticking to our salads but what is the point if we use
high-fat toppings such as cheese, croutons and creamy dressings? Beware of the
add-ons!
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#5 Losing it on
cheat day
There’s
always a “cheat day”, that day when you convince yourself that a little bit of
extra, or unhealthy, eating won’t harm. But be careful as that may be the day
when you can pack on thousands of calories.
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#6 Not taking any rest day
Most of
us take up weight loss as a challenge and dive head on into it. But experts say
that overtraining can defeat the purpose of the exercise. Always take a one or
two-day break from exercising.
#7 Giving up
everything you love
Giving up
on your favourite food can make you hate dieting; a common mistake dieters
make. And they go back to eating with a vengeance on that cheat day we told you
about!
#8 Taking in too
many liquid calories
While
most of us may avoid solid food to cut down on weight, we see no harm in liquid
drinks – alcohol, coffee, juices, tea, and sodas. But all these contribute to
scary weight gain. Switch to green smoothies or skimmed milk instead.
#9 Mindless
eating
Most
dieters may face “eating amnesia” – the act of unknowingly putting the hand to
mouth, in front of the television or while reading a book. That must stop!
Eating mindfully is an expert-backed tip to lose weight.
#10 Rushing
through the meal
Eating is
not a race and gulping down your food while on the run will not help lose those
calories. Make sure you are sitting and relaxed while eating. This will also
ensure that you are at peace, chew your food and eat lesser.
Now that you know the pitfalls
ahead, work around them. Rock that diet!
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