Are You Making these Weight Loss Mistakes?
Dieting - Did you know that dieting can be a huge weight loss mistake since it can foster behavior and eating habits that actually cause you to gain weight? Dieting often entails cutting out all your favorite foods and skipping meals, which can lead to caving in and binge eating. Instead of strict dieting, try just eating more healthy foods that you enjoy - fresh fruit, raw veggies with low-fat dip, whole-grain toast, turkey and avocado sandwiches, salad, etc.
Skipping Breakfast - There’s a reason you’re mom always told you breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Your body needs food to keep your metabolism high - the higher your metabolism, the more calories you’re body will burn. Providing your body with fuel early in the day will keep your metabolism high and burn more calories than if you hadn’t eaten breakfast.
Not Keeping Track of your Efforts - Recording your successes and failures when it comes to losing weight will help you stay on track to achieve your goals. Write down everything you eat so you can pinpoint areas of improvement (and you’ll be less likely to overeat). Take before and after pictures of yourself every time you reach a minor weight loss goal.