You're already disturbed because of your heavy frame and to add, despite all the sacrifices you make (no chocolates, no ice creams, no cheesy burgers and no colas) the needle on scale stays put. Why? It is either you're doing something wrong or there are some other nasty factors at play.
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If you are desperate to know the reason, you can read on. For, this article lists some of the common mistakes women make when they start dieting for weight loss. Don't worry! We'll give you the solutions too so that you can get on the right path.
Problem:
Many fellow women reading this will nod their heads in denial, because most of you might claim that you are following meal suggestions given by experts. As a matter of fact you don't realize when you go from restraint to elimination. You cut out fats and sugar completely or worse depend on some fad or crash diet to be better accountable for what you eat.
Solution:
Diet does not mean severe calorie restriction or starvation. It only means adopting a healthier lifestyle which comes to include a healthy balanced diet. If you want to lose weight successfully, you should eat a balanced diet - rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fats, sugar and salt in moderation. Try your best to avoid fad and crash diets.
Problem: Muscle supports fat burning. When you cut calories, the body begins to burn muscle mass instead of fat deposits. This will cause your plan to backfire because muscles are necessary to keep the fat burning mechanism chugging.
Solution: You can build muscle mass by eating foods rich in proteins. This includes animals and plant sources of protein. Strength training exercise also helps build muscle.
Problem:
Many take for granted that diet alone will help drop a few pounds. This is not true. Along with diet one needs to exercise in order to create the calorie deficit that will help them burn fat. Exercise elevates the heart rate and thereby increases fat burning.
Solution: Exercise and diet are needed to balance the weight loss equation. 30-60 minutes of exercise can help burn up to 400-500 calories. A weight loss workout should include high-impact aerobic and strength training exercises.
Problem: When you see a pie or cake in front of you, you feel like digging into it. Soon you're gorging on it. You justify it with "I exercised in the morning." These small weaknesses can render your weight loss plan unsuccessful and make it more difficult to shed the pounds.
Solution:
Stay committed to your meal and exercise plan after all it is for your good. If you find it hard to control your food cravings, you can indulge in your favorite foods occasionally. On these occasional occasions, be particular about portion controls.
Problem:
Many a times the person is not to blame if there is no weight loss. If despite a healthy meal and regular exercise, you do not drop weight, take it as an indication that there is something wrong internally. There are a number of medical conditions that might cause sudden weight gain. They also interfere with your efforts to drop pounds. It may include dysfunctional thyroid, polycystic ovarian syndrome or simply hormonal imbalances during menopause.
Solution: Don't panic. Consult your doctor and get a thorough examination done. If there is nothing, stick with your efforts to burn more fat. If you are diagnosed with a medical condition, seek proper treatment.
If you have been trying your best to lose weight and have nothing to show for it, it may be because you are taking the wrong steps towards weight loss. Ignorance of the right measures that will help you shed the pounds is what will make you stay obese and overweight! Wise up and start implementing the right steps towards shedding pounds.
Reliance on diet fads
Though diet pills and "crash diets" are very tempting because they advertise phenomenal weight loss in days, they are in fact pretty dangerous because of the numerous side effects on the body. The body will undergo changes that are undesirable and even though the drugs will increase metabolism and burn more calories this will not have a long term effect and the weight loss will be transient.
No motivation.
Many people start working out on keto and not losing weight their exercise regime with gusto but are not really committed and motivated to continue till there is a change in the body. If you are the type of person to be easily side-tracked and tempted to stop then it is not possible to lose weight effectively. Such people give up easily and succumb to failure!
Wrong diet.
Having a combination of exercise and diet is necessary to lose weight. Your calorie intake should be reduced and the right diet should be maintained. If you continue to eat the wrong types of foods that will add on calories it will slow down your weight loss. Consult a dietician and eat nutritious food which will help your body to build tissue and give you the energy you need.
Secret 'binging'.
The secret binging to satisfy your cravings for your favorite food will negate all your efforts to cut down calories. This may even give rise to the "binge-purge" syndrome that people who suffer with bulimia tend to indulge in. This syndrome not only brings on feelings of guilt and shame but slows down your efforts to lose weight.