If you’ve been adhering to a strict healthy eating and fitness plan for a while but are failing to see the results, it may be time to take a look at what is sabotaging your success. From dieting blunders to physical factors, check out the top 10 reasons why you’re not losing weight.
You overcompensate for exercise
Many of us are familiar with the temptation to reward our workouts with an edible treat (well, you’ve just burned off all those calories, right?), howe
You’re not getting enough sleep
You may think that cutting back on sleep to make time for a workout is great for your health and fitness, however not getting enough sleep could actual
You’re drinking too many sugary drinks
You watch what you eat, cut back on fatty foods and don’t snack between meals, but have you considered the amount of calories you may be d
You’re eating large portions
If you’re eating low fat, healthy meals but are still not losing weight, it may be worth looking at your portion sizes.
You’re eating too little
While eating too much food can cause you to gain weight, eating too little can also make it surprisingly difficult to shed those pounds.
You’re not consistent
Perhaps even worse for your metabolism and waistline than eating too much or too little is flitting regularly between the two extremes.
You don’t vary your workouts
If you’ve fallen into a rut with your exercise routine, you may no longer be getting the most out of your workouts.
You don’t need to lose weight
With the growing obesity problem in many parts of the world, it seems as though everybody wants to lose weight.
You have a medical condition
Many medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid problems and hormonal imbalances can cause you to gain weight and
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