Weight loss mistakes may take you back from your goal
Has your weight loss journey started to feel like a wild roller coaster ride, complete with unexpected twists and turns, one minute you’re up and the other you’re down. And probably you are left wondering why the scale isn't budging.
Well, most often people trying to lose weight juggle between two extremes – and without consistency, your weight loss journey is going to be a sum zero game. What is the reason for this you may ask!
When you take extreme measures like starving yourself or diving into hardcore workouts without proper guidance – you might not get the results you desire. Before you start wondering ‘Why am I not losing weight?’ Let’s take a moment to understand the reasons that might be holding you back!
Super restrictive diet
Getting caught up in the allure of a super-restrictive diet is easy. You know the one where you eat only air and some greens? But guess what? Depriving yourself of essential nutrients and favourite foods can backfire big time. It results in heightened episodes of intense cravings and overeating when your willpower crumbles. This shatters your weight loss journey completely.
Losing control on cheat days
Miten Kakaiya, fitness and wellness coach at Miten Says Fitness says, “Cheat days can be a savior when following a calorie deficit diet but not if they turn into cheat weeks or cheat months! “While occasional indulgence is healthy, losing control and overindulging on cheat days can sabotage your progress big time! Remember, balance is key!” adds Kakaiya.
Starving yourself to guilt
Starvation only messes with your BMR and leaves you feeling fatigued, moody, and unmotivated. When you starve yourself to make up for a splurge you are not doing any favors to your body. In fact, this harms your body and makes your weight loss journey even more difficult.
Binging and overeating as a result!
One of the common reactions to a super restrictive diet is overeating. Ever found yourself diving into a tub of ice cream right after a tough diet day? The more you deny yourself of your favourite foods, the more likely you are to binge later on. It’s a vicious circle. Overeating as a result of extreme measures can derail your progress.
Why aren't you losing weight?
Before you ask yourself “Why am I not losing weight?”, why not check your mindset towards your fitness goals and rethink your approach? Ask yourself if you are really consistent. Do you have a plan? Are you pushing your body too much or too little? Or Do you have guidance? Because all of it can give you a new perception and a sustainable path to your fitness.
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