Losing weight is a goal that many people have, but it can be a challenging one. When you have embedded routines and behaviors around food and exercise, they can be hard to change. Losing weight is a great way to make yourself healthy, but only if you are taking the right steps forward.
Many people find that they are making changes that they think are correct and healthy, but they are not seeing the changes to their weight that they are expecting. This might be due to a variety of factors.
To help you on your journey, and ensure you are losing the weight that you desire to lose, here are some of the top mistakes to avoid that will help you see results.
#1 Don’t get your advice from social media
The great thing about social media is the fact that you can access a plethora of resources and information online. The unfortunate thing about this is that anyone can put information online to be accessed. This means that there is a lot of information out there that is not true or out of date. If you are seeking advice about your weight, whether it is about exercise, nutrition, or your health, you should always seek support from a professional.
This advice extends to working with professionals. Whether you attend a spa or a gym to help you with your weight loss goals, make sure they are reputable and have the correct qualifications to be giving you advice.
#2 Weighing yourself every day
If you are working hard to change your habits, you might feel like weighing yourself every day. Unfortunately, this is a mistake. You are not going to get accurate results if you weigh yourself every day. You might also find yourself misguided with information. This is because your body weight will fluctuate every day depending on what you eat, how much water you retain, your time of the month, and much more. It might also go up, especially if you are exercising a lot and building muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, so the numbers on the scale will not accurately represent weight loss. Instead, you should weigh yourself every 3-6 months to give your actions time to make a change in your body, and use a scale that measures your fat percentage.
#3 Eating too little
One of the biggest mistakes people make is eating too little food. When you don’t eat enough, you are not fueling your body to exercise, or even get through the day. You will find that you are more tired and moody and it will start to impact your cognitive function. You will find that you don’t have the energy to exercise, you are craving more sugary food and your good habits stop.
Instead, you should speak to a specialist and learn about what your body needs to lose weight. More often than not, people should be eating a lot more than they think they should be.
Losing weight is a challenge. Make sure you avoid these top mistakes for better results.
