What are the Common Mistakes We do When Trying to Lose Weight?

2. Going Through Stress

4. Neglecting Protein

•  Several nutrients play a key role in several aspects of body-weight regulation, and protein is one of them.
•  Protein is the most satiating macro nutrient, and it helps keep sugar cravings at bay and prevents excess fat deposits due to sugar overloads. So, increased dietary protein along with physical activity and an energy-controlled diet can help reduce weight.
•  A 130-pound adult should try to eat at least 47 grams of protein daily.
•  Protein aids in thermogenesis, a metabolic process in which the body produces heat to burn calories.

   When aiming to lose weight, people often cut carbs. The thing is, just which carbs you cut is important. Refined carbs that have been processed into empty calories are the ones you have to get rid of. Complex carbs, on the other hand, are good for you and contain needed fiber and nutrients like vitamins. Choose these complex carbs to include in your diet:

  •  Sweet potatoes are fiber-rich
  •  Quinoa has iron and B vitamins
  •  Blue berries and strawberries help brain function
  •  Beans and legumes stabilize blood sugar
  •  Leafy greens like spinach and Swiss chard provide beta-carotene and iron
  •  Oats can reduce the risk of heart disease
  •  Bananas are power-packed with potassium and more
  •  Broccoli – high in fiber and protein

5. Doing the Same Exercise Daily

•  If you are used to doing just one exercise over and over again, it is another weight loss mistake.
•  When you perform the same exercise daily, your body gets used to it, leading to little or no weight loss, or strength gains. It can even cause muscle development in some areas of the body more than others.
•  Plus, indulging in the same physical routine leads to boredom, and soon you stop doing it.

6. Being Sleep Deprived

•  If you are not losing weight despite exercising a lot and following a strict diet, the reason can be sleep deprivation.
•  Not paying attention to getting proper sleep is one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight.
•  Sleep levels are linked to our hormone levels. Sleep deprivation leads to an increase in the secretion of the hormone cortisol, which triggers fat storage.
•   It can also cause fluctuations in the key hunger hormones, leptin, and ghrelin.
•  However, it noted that further research need to understand the mechanisms by which sleep duration may affect weight.

7. Skipping Breakfast

•  It seems like a simple way to cut calories, but it can make you hungry the rest of the day. This may lead to unplanned snacking at work and eating a supersized portion at lunch, making calorie counts soar. But breakfasts that are high in protein and fiber can curb hunger throughout the day. In fact, studies show people who eat breakfast every morning are more likely to maintain a healthy weight.

8. Setting Unrealistic Goals,

•  Telling yourself you'll lose 20 pounds your first week is probably setting yourself up for failure. If you know you won't be able to do it, you may never start your diet in the first place. If you diet and lose 5 pounds in a week, instead of celebrating, you may feel discouraged that you didn't reach your goal. A realistic goal is vital to successful dieting. If you're not sure what your goal should be, talk to a dietitian.

  9. Falling into the Fake Healthy Foods Trap,

    A food package may say gluten-free, fat-free, sugar-free, high fiber. and more but the reality is, eating these foods is replacing one bad-for-you item for another. This is how it goes:

   A sugar-free product will contain sugar substitutes that are bad for you. Aspartame, Sucralose, saccharin are just three of the replacements for sugar.

   While a food may be touted as fat-free, that doesn’t make it healthy. In fact, cookies and cakes, for example, that have a fat-free label  highly process and filled with added sugar.

    Fake healthy foods are full of salt, sugar and a whole heap of chemicals that you really don’t want in your body.

   Don’t make the mistake of eating packaged foods that are claimed to be high in protein. Bars, super processed powders, and pre-made protein shakes are typically full of fat and high in sugar content.  Just like I shared in my video on 5 easy high-protein shakes, there are protein powders that are better for you than others, so make sure to look at the ingredient labels and make sure to reduce the number of ingredients as much as possible.The simplest way to avoid the “fake healthy foods” mistake is to stick with clean-eating. Don’t eat from a package; eat whole foods like grains, full-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables, lean meat, beans, and more. The list of foods you can have when trying to lose weight is so long when you choose to eat natural foods. Simplify things and stick to nature’s offerings!

  10. Not Reading Food Labels,

•  Don’t judge a packaged food by its cover. You’ve got to dig a little deeper and read the labels on food.  Marketers for unhealthy foods make millions of dollars based on how well they can trick you into thinking their food is healthy.

  There are plenty of great foods out there and reading the labels will help you find them.

  What are some of the major things to look out for?

  •  Refined flour: This is highly processed and the nutrients are no longer there. White flour has the bran and germ removed, only the starchy middle component, the endosperm remains.  If it says bleached or enriched, that means it’s been stripped and avoid it.  Look for whole grain and sprouted instead.
  •  Gluten-free: Some people need gluten-free foods because of health conditions like celiac disease. When buying items free of gluten, make sure that there are not a lot of other added ingredients like sugar, salt, and trans fats.
  •  Ingredients like Fruit juice concentrate: This just means added sugar.
  •  Fat-free: In replacement of fat, salt and sugar are typically added to improve flavor.  Avoid.  Instead, look for foods high in monounsaturated fat, like nuts and avocados.
  •  Free of trans fats: If there are hydrogenated oils in the item, these are trans fats. These are very common in baked goods that store for long times on shelves.
  •  High in fiber: While fiber is a great thing, it has to be the right kind of fiber. If you see maltodextrin or poly dextrose, you may experience bloating and gas from these additives.
  •  Organic: When referring to unhealthy foods like granola bars, organic really means nothing. You are still consuming processed food high in sugar and other additives.

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