You've tried every diet and you still can't lose weight? Let's take a look at the 8 reasons which might be stopping you from losing weight, and the possible solutions.
Reason # 1 - You may be eating more than you think
Keep a food diary for a week and write down everything you eat. You could be surprised! This will help you to cut out the extra calories you didn't realise you were consuming.
Reason # 2 - You could be making bad food choices
Read the labels carefully when you go shopping. Don't be fooled by the 'low fat' labels on products such as cheese. Cheese is always high fat. The same is true for most other products. Be aware of the calorie content of what you are eating.
Reason # 3 - You could be retaining water
Eating certain foods such as salty foods can cause you to retain water, which makes it harder to lose weight. Check the labels on your food and make sure you get low salt products. It's healthier for your heart anyway!
Reason # 4 - You may not be exercising
Exercising increases your metabolism and so aids in weight loss. Make exercise a daily part of your life. It could be something as simple as taking the stairs instead of the lift every day. You will soon notice the difference.
Reason # 5 - You could be consuming high calorie drinks
Drinks contain calories too. Swap your full sugar fizzy drinks for diet versions and cut down on alcohol which contains many calories but no nutrition - also known as 'empty calories'!
Reason # 6 - You could be stressed
It's well known that stress can cause some people to overeat. Try calming methods such as daily meditation or exercises such as yoga which also help to de-stress.
Reason # 7 - You may have a medical condition
Some conditions such as an under active thyroid can cause weight gain. If you feel that none of the above apply to you, you could ask your doctor for some tests to see if there is anything causing weight gain or making it harder to lose weight.
Reason # 8 - It may be your medication
Some medications can cause weight gain. While I am not suggesting you stop your medication it may be worth speaking to your doctor about possible alternatives.
See what you can do with these tips to help you lose weight, but above all, have a positive attitude and a belief that you can achieve anything. You can lose weight and you will lose weight!
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