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12 Reasons You Just Can’t Lose The Weight
It’s safe to say that most of us want to look good and feel great all the time. But when we have love handles, thunder thighs, or excess weight on other areas of our bodies, accomplishing this goal is almost always impossible. In many cases, people have the desire to lose weight yet find that the excess fat just won’t budge. If this issue leaves you wondering what the heck is going on, consider whether any of the 12 reasons listed below is preventing you from winning the war against fat:
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•Excess television consumption. In short, people who watch a great deal of television tend to be heavier. If this is your issue, put down the remote and hop on the treadmill!
•Lack of will power. If you see a candy bar and can’t muster the will power necessary to grab some grapes instead, your lack of will power may be the reason you can’t lose weight.
•Friends. Environment is influential! If your friends are overweight or in the habit of consistently overeating, you’re much more likely to carry excess weight. This means that it may be the good idea to make new friends who are committed to adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
•Habit. If you’ve grown accustomed to eating too much, consuming the wrong foods, or eating late at night, it can be difficult to stop these unhealthy habits. Be strong and break the cycle!
•Fear of Success. Sometimes our greatest fear is not failure, but success. If you’re scared of things like the attention you’ll get when you drop a few dress sizes, this anxiety can subconsciously cause you to do things that keep the pounds right where they are!
•Slow metabolism. To burn calories consistently and effectively, your metabolism needs to function well. There are several things you can do to slow down your metabolism, including starving yourself or going on yo-yo diets. If you’re doing any of these things, stop immediately!
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•Lack of knowledge. Losing weight is a science, and if you don’t understand basic principles such as the connection between muscles and metabolism and the difference between cardiovascular and strength training, your lack of knowledge can stop you from realizing your weight loss goals.
•No accountability. Did you know people who have a walking buddy or trainer are much more likely to accomplish their weight loss goals? If you aren’t currently accountable to anyone, you should be!
•No SMART goals. Studies show that people who create SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive) goals are much more effective in accomplishing their objectives. If you’re not being specific about how much weight you want to lose and how you’ll actually do it, you could be setting yourself up for failure.
•Sedentary lifestyle. If you sit at a desk for eight hours a day, the lack of physical movement can stop you from losing extra weight because you become mentally and physically comfortable with sitting still all the time.
•No food journal. Overweight people often eat “mindlessly,” meaning that they’re not keeping track of all the items they’re eating throughout the day. If you’re not keeping a food journal that records each morsel that makes its way into your mouth, you are more likely to overeat.
•You’re inconsistent. People are known for starting new diets or workout plans only to quit within a few weeks or several months. To get permanent results, you have to make your healthy habits a lifestyle rather than something you do sporadically.
Conclusion
If you want to lose weight so you can feel proud of the way you look, you should know that doing so is entirely possible. However, if you’re guilty of any of the 12 behaviors outlined above, you may be your own weight loss enemy! To have success in your weight loss program, be sure that you’re consistent in working out, eating well, and surrounding yourself with people who are also committed to optimizing wellness. Good luck!
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