Losing weight seems like an easy enough concept.
Well, maybe for some people.
But if you’re anything like me, then you know this losing weight business isn’t easy.
In fact, sometimes it can feel darn near impossible.
Here are 10 common weight loss mistakes and what it’s possible for you to do to fix them.
“Cortisol prompts the body to replenish energy in the form of hunger pangs.
This is why chronic lack of sleep is contributing to the obesity epidemic.”
“The result: Hunger pangs and cravings, especially for sweet and fatty foods.”
“Manage your stressors, and weight loss becomes much easier,“she suggests.
Without the proper amount of protein, our muscle mass diminishes.
“As our muscles shrink, our metabolisms slow down,” says Dr. Apovian.
And with a slower metabolism, any excess weight is going to be harder to get rid of.
“Many who are new to fitness only do cardiovascular exercises,” Dr. Apovian told me.
However, relying on cardiovascular exercise alone not only burns fat, it also burns muscle.”
Overestimating the calories you burn at the gym
It happens to all of us.
“The only way to be sure is to keep track.”
“I love when my patients keep a food journal,” she told me.
“This is an incredibly successful weight loss strategy.”
“Dr. Jo”), told me in an email.
Don’t have time for an elaborate breakfast?
Grab ayogurtor toss a bag ofraspberriesin your purse to eat on your way to work.
“Effective diets are sustainable long-term and result in gradual weight loss,” said Houston-based psychiatristDr.
This will make it easy to stick to for the long haul.
“Dinner is unique in that it often does not have time constraints.
This can result in food storage as we sleep.”
Scott Schreiber, a Delaware-based chiropractic physician, said could be impeding weight loss.
“Vitamin D deficiency is rampant in modern society,” he wrote to me.
“Low vitamin D levels have been associated with weight gain and chronic diseases.”
He also mentioned that low levels of vitamin B could stall weight loss.
“Stress and inadequate food intake are two common reasons why this occurs.”
“In addition, it decreases hunger.”
Remember to enjoy the journey
Weight loss can be a challenge.
Trust me, I can relate.
“It keeps you motivated.”
