Why am I not losing weight?

sicres

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You are on a diet and constantly repeating Why am I not losing weight? Perhaps you are doing typical mistakes. Experts believe that even being on a diet, you consume more calories than you think. First, stop thinking about your diet and stop creating panic and say all Why am I not losing weight. Instead, carefully examine your daily habits in order to understand what causes weight gain. You can not even imagine how quickly recruited calories.

Spoon sauce salad adds 75-100 calories, teaspoon butter - 102 calories, a bag of chips - 162 calories. If you frequently add all of this food, even if you can not find the answer to the question Why am I not losing weight, and everything is so clear.

There are typical mistakes that are often committed by people who lose weight.

Mistake number 1: The race to the finish.

There is no reward for the end of the meal in record time. Unfortunately, our hectic lifestyles led us to the fact that we have developed the unhealthy habit of eating quickly. "We need to learn to eat slowly, then we can enjoy food and feel saturated.

Mistake number 2: skipping meals.

Studies show that those who skip breakfast weigh more than those who ate breakfast. There is an incorrect belief that skipping breakfast or any meal helps you save calories. The truth is that those who eat at least three times a day, eventually consume more calories during the day.

Mistake number 3: too many liquid calories.

Liquid calories from alcohol, milkshakes, coffee with cream and sugar, sweet juice, tea and carbonated beverages may contribute to weight gain. One recent study found that Americans receive about 21% of calories from beverages. Go to the drinks with a lot of calories for water, soda water, skim milk, vegetable juices and small servings of 100% fruit juice.

Mistake number 4: too large portions.

We are so accustomed to big portions in restaurants, at home we serve the food of the same size and think that it normal. Some expert advice on how to reduce portions:

• Do not eat up until the end of that on a plate.

• Use smaller dishes.

Mistake number 5: thoughtless food.

"Amnesia for food" - an act of unthinking presentation to hand to yur mouth, especially from the bag or box in front of TV or while reading the book. This can also happen when you simply relax or eat up the children. Resist the temptation to eat up with her or with other people's plates. Think about your waist instead of leftover food to spare.
 
Great points sicres! Some others to consider

1. Focusing so much on weight loss, that you miss implementing changes that will STICK! If you're only making changes to lose weight, once you do, then what? Making changes that make sense for your lifestyle will be the difference between losing weight and keeping it off vs. losing weight and gaining it all back.

2. "I'm exercising, therefore, I can eat what I want!" Wrong. It's all about creating a deficit. A study just came out regarding the 3500 calorie rule about weight loss. Because all of us have unique genetic make-up, how we lose weight will be different. But at the end of the day, it's about eating less than you burn.

3. You mistake hunger for thirst. Before grabbing a snack, trying downing a glass of water and distracting yourself. Thirst is often mistaken for hunger.

4. Eating "fat-free" or "low-cal" foods. A calorie is a calorie, some more damaging than others. No matter how fat-free is food is, there are still ramifications of eating too much.

Bottom line, focus on eating whole foods as close to natural as possible. Avoid the packaged foods that are typically processed carbohydrates. Also known as "carbage!"

You can do it, it just requires patience, support and educating yourself on what works and what doesn't. Remember, there is no failure, simply discovering what doesn't work!
 
I'm 5ft2, weight 120lbs and I wanna lose a few pounds. I've started counting calories and exercise for the past 2 weeks. Everyday I have around 970 - 1200 calories and I go on the elliptical 4 times a week (speed 5.0, level 10 on a Life Fitness elliptical.. I think my heart rate is 145/min). However, I haven't even lost a pound so far!!! What did I do wrong???? :(

Here's my Typical day of food log:
Breakfast
KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN WITH EXTRA FIBER 26g 50cal
Skim Milk 245g 86cal

Lunch
kelloggs All-Bran Yogurt Bites 56g 190cal
Skim Milk 245g 86cal

Dinner
Bok Choy 140g 20cal
Mushroom, Oyster - Raw 148g 55cal
Tofu, Firm 126g 97cal

Snacks
Coffee (Filter) 237g 10cal
Tea 30g 0cal
Popcorn, Air-popped 8g 31cal
Nutrisystem Blueberry Lemon Dessert Bar 41g 140cal
All Bran Fruit Bar 100g 240cal
Skim Milk 245g 86cal
Apples 138g 72cal
 
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