There can be many pitfalls in your desire to lose weight. Read on because what you'll find out will help you avoid the 3 common mistakes in weight loss.
1. Too much too soon
Excessively restricting your calorie intake may seem good at the start but after a few weeks your weight loss will plateau. You'll then believe the 'diet' isn't working so revert to the norm. The problem is, your body thought there was a famine and slowed down your metabolism. Oh no! More weight gain as you eat what you ate before but with a less efficient body.
Cut your calorie intake by 20% and aim to lose 1Lb to 2Lb each week. This is the best long term solution to weight control.
2. Fat is bad and should be avoided
Not all fat was created equal. Monounsaturated fat lowers bad cholesterol, 'LDL' without affecting the good 'HDL'. Polyunsaturated fat can reduce the risk of heart disease if taken in moderation. Saturated fat, in excess, can block your arteries which will result in high blood pressure or worse.
Try to lower your consumption of saturated fat and also avoid Trans or Hydrogenated fat. Trans fat is formed artificially during the process of turning vegetable oil, liquid, into a hardened fat. Trans fat is found, in very small amounts, naturally in some processed meats.
Do not take the zero fat option as these products are laden with sugar and, or, artificial sweeteners in order to give it flavour. The high sugar content will play havoc with your glucose and insulin levels. Low fat is 3 grams in every 100 grams of product.
3. I don't have a plan
Fail to plan and plan to fail!
If you don't have a plan then your weight loss desire will have no focus. You will dabble with a few ideas or the latest celebrity diet and give up. Write down your weight loss goals. What do you want to achieve? What is your target weight? How will you go about reaching your goal?
Visit your plan regularly to check you are on target and meeting your goals. Give yourself a non-food treat every time you reach a goal.
Avoid the 3 mistakes and your weight loss desire will become a reality.
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