It often happens that people who dream of losing weight diligently follow dozens of weight loss rules. But over time, they find that all their efforts are in vain. The question arises: what prevents them on the way to harmony? There are many factors that prevent a person from losing weight, and most of them can be corrected on your own. This article presents the main obstacles on the path of a person to the figure of his dreams.
Is it a diet?
There are hundreds of "diets" based on foods that do not promote weight loss at all. Juices, smoothies, certain fruits, salads and other dishes and drinks will seem dietary to many. However, the same juice may contain such an amount of sugar that it is unlikely to allow you to lose excess. Keep track of the calorie content of foods and the amount of sweets eaten.
The main thing is measure
Everyone knows that overeating contributes to weight gain. But not everyone knows that malnutrition has the same effect. If the calories consumed are not enough for normal functioning, the body experiences stress. He begins to "preserve" already existing stocks and creates new ones at the first opportunity. This is why people on strict diets often put on more pounds than they lost when returning to their normal lifestyle.
Fat and muscle are different things
"You've been pumping your abs for a month now, but your waist doesn't shrink!" That's right! Exercise leads not only to energy expenditure, but also to muscle building. You can have a strong abs, but not see it under the layer of fat. In addition, muscle tissue is much heavier than adipose tissue, so a person who weighs, say, seventy kilograms, can be both slender and fit, and “moderately well-fed”. Exercise constantly and after a while the results will surely be visible.
Professional approach
It is best to seek the help of professional trainers when drawing up a training plan. But if this is not possible, you should very carefully consider all the subtleties of your sports regime: from the types of exercises to their amount and intensity. Do not overexert yourself. However, it is also impossible to take time off. If your choice fell on training without a coach, read and study the training programs for beginners on the Internet.
"Five-year plan in four years" is not our option
Losing weight is a long and laborious process. Therefore, it is important to set realistic goals for yourself and not be upset if you did not manage to lose ten kilograms in a week. If you have chosen a healthy body for yourself, you have chosen a healthy lifestyle.
Accounting
You need to count calories with the accuracy of a large company accountant. Do not think that a small candy or a couple of nuts are not worth counting their calorie content. A penny saves the ruble. Small candies can make a good cake. This will help you see the real situation in your diet.
Don't test your will
Do not test yourself for strength. If there are a couple of three chocolates in the fridge, most likely they will not be there soon. You need to get rid of all the gastronomic temptations in your home. Or at least make sure that they are out of sight.
This is the last episode …
Healthy sleep is an important part of losing weight. Lack of sleep puts the body under stress and contributes to weight gain. This mechanism is tied to a violation of the hormonal state. During the day we eat and move, we sleep at night, as nature intended. Therefore, the last episode of your favorite series can be postponed for the next day.
Look within yourself
Do not think that a short walk a couple of times a week and refusing one cake at a party is not a real feat on the way to being slim. One walk for someone who hasn't walked at all is like an intense workout for an athlete. Don't look at others, your training is different from the training of other people. Listen only to your body and always give an adequate load so that your body does not say next time "let's stay at home, I can't take it anymore."
At the heart of all these factors are the actions of the one who is losing weight. Think in advance how you would make your diet, exercise and life easier and do not do rash acts.
