Does exercising and eating healthily seem daunting, yet you’re not losing weight? No need for alarm; nearly everyone experiences difficulty losing weight despite best intentions. There could be various causes behind why your weight doesn’t come off quickly enough; understanding why can help make changes that help reach goals more successfully.
Here Are Some Reasons for Not Losing Weight and Ways They Can Be Overcome
1. Are You Skimping On Sleep?
A key aspect of weight control when trying to lose pounds, experts advise getting at least seven to nine hours of good-quality rest each night as part of an ideal weight management regimen. Sadly, too many of us do not hit that ideal target! Poor sleep upsets the functioning of hunger hormones such as leptin and ghrelin controlling our appetite; resulting in increased levels of hunger resulting in more food intake as energy declines as a result of decreased productivity because of decreased restfulness levels.
Get at least seven to nine hours of uninterrupted, restful sleep tonight for optimal performance. Enforce a systematic pre-sleep routine that assists in relaxing and calming before sleeping.
Stay away from screens such as phones, tablets, and TVs at least one hour before bedtime and decrease caffeine consumption during the day.
2. Stress Is Holding You Back
Stress and not losing weight go hand-in-hand. Under stress, our bodies produce cortisol – a hormone known to stimulate hunger and fat storage around your abdomen – leading to even more anxiety which increases cravings for high-calorie, sugary, or fatty foods as well as hindering our workout plans, thus further hindering weight loss efforts.
- If you’re not shedding pounds, work on relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga to fight your stress.
- Daily physical exercise is said to relieve your every day tensions.
- Plan time for activities and hobbies that make you happy.
- When things are getting too overwhelming, turn to family, friends, or a health professional for advice.
3. Your Weekend Indulgences Have Been Too Overboard
Dieting during the week and splurging on weekends are fine; but too much or too often, they should not be. Although occasional indulgence may not slow down weight-loss attempts so much, constantly stuffing yourself on weekends will spoil any chances of weight-loss attempts – all those added calories soon add up and ruin any weight-loss plans!
- Watch carefully when eating out of how much food is being served to you.
- Be proactive and choose healthier foods when eating out.
- Cut down on alcohol intake as this will add to a higher caloric intake.
- Unlearn new activities outside the food arena such as hiking, dancing, and sports.
4. Medical Conditions and Medications May Prevent Recovery
Hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and insulin resistance all complicate weight loss; the use of antidepressants, beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure, or corticosteroids usually causes loss of weight to rise or blocks its decrease.
- If you suspect any underlying medical condition might be present, have a professional assessment as soon as possible from a doctor.
- Talk with your healthcare provider if any drugs might be causing weight changes.
- Consult a dietician or nutritionist for the purpose of creating a weight-loss plan particularly designed for your medical condition as well as specifically for you.
5. Have You Reached A Weight Loss Plateau?
If your weight reduction process appears to stall out or even go into reverse, chances are that it has reached a weight loss plateau. Your body has made its eating and exercise routine changes in such manners that it becomes easier to sustain the current weight; progress comes to a crawl or even halts completely; therefore, your progress comes to a crawl or even halts completely.
Add some variety and change to your exercise routine by incorporating strength training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or any new exercises into your workout.
Boost everyday physical activity in addition to formal exercise sessions (for example, by walking further or using stairs).
Make sure you’re consuming enough calories; too strict of a restriction can slow down metabolism and make weight control more difficult.
Keep a precise food diary to avoid unwittingly consuming too many calories.
6. Are You Drinking Hidden Calories?
Even in the healthiest of meal choices, it’s easy to sneak calories from dressings, sauces, snacks, and drinks to add up. Even health-conscious foods such as smoothies, protein bars, and granola have much more sugar and calories than you think; sweet drinks such as soda or fruit-flavored coffee add up fast as do drinks like juice.
Solution for Nutrition Label and Portion Control Problems:
Be cautious when you read nutrition labels or order dinner from the Internet.
Try to buy unprocessed foods as much as possible.
As soon as it comes to drinking, water should always be prioritized over soda!
Lemon juice, vinegar or Greek yogurt as healthier dressing and sauce alternatives may have extra health benefits.
7. You Aren’t Drinking Enough Water?
Drinking water is essential for weight loss; adequate water intake can suppress hunger, metabolism, and digestive problems while satisfying thirst – possibly confusing thirst with hunger which results in unhealthy snacking habits.
Attempt to drink 8 glasses of water daily – more if physical activity is included – to ensure adequate hydration. Have one glass of water before every meal to maintain portion sizes. This approach may also prove useful for weight management by reducing overall levels of appetite.
Have a bottle of water with you so that you can keep drinking from it throughout your day.
Bottom Line!
Weight loss is often frustrating and hard at times; by identifying and overcoming the roadblocks, you will be more successful at implementing changes that will get you closer and sooner to your weight-loss goals.
Dvida Med Spa provides medically supervised weight-loss programs tailored to you if excess fat has become an obstacle in your life.
Call us now if you are not losing weight and begin on the road to healthier living!
