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Want to lose weight? Check these five attitudes that may be hindering you from getting rid of those extra pounds
Do you want to keep fit but can’t get rid of those extra pounds? Be aware that there may be some behaviors that may be hindering your weight loss. Even unconsciously, some habits can interfere with our decision to lose weight, and first, we need to review some actions to be then able to make peace with the scale. Check out five attitudes that are sabotaging your weight loss!
Stop snacking between meals
Contrary to what many people think, not having a snack between meals can hinder weight loss. That’s because, when you spend more than three hours without eating, your hunger can increase a lot, and the tendency is to overeat during the main meals. The best thing to do is to make strategic and healthy snacks, reducing hunger, and keeping weight under control.
Not drinking enough water
Water is essential – even to get rid of those extra pounds. That’s because water makes you feel satiated, which helps to reduce your appetite. It is also necessary for digestion and to prevent dehydration. Water is also needed to help the body burn fat. So, don’t forget to drink water!
Eating too fast
Eating too fast will not help you get rid of those extra pounds. Quite the opposite! It takes time for the brain to receive the signal from the stomach that you just ate and, without this signal, the tendency is to continue eating more than necessary. So slow down: try to extend the meal for 20 minutes and stop eating when you’re half satisfied.
Not worrying about the calorie in beverages
When it comes to getting in shape, everyone gets paranoid about the calories – but only in food! Most forget to pay attention to the calories in the beverages, and what happens is that many drinks (even those considered healthy, like fruit juice or smoothies) have a lot of calories and sugar. Alcoholic beverages – don’t get me started! So, watch the beverages’ labels and, when in doubt, drink water!
Not getting enough sleep
When you don’t sleep well, you feel more hungry than usual, and, consequently, you tend to overeat. A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine found that people on a diet that reduced sleep felt more hungry and lost less weight than those who had a full night’s rest. Not to mention that when you sleep poorly, your energy gets lower, so your body requires more fuel, which can also lead to slips. So, try to sleep seven to eight hours a night.
by Bianca Neri
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