#599 You wear high heels
People who are overweight might want to wear high heels to look thinner and taller perhaps. A recent study has however found that nearly a third of the women who wear these killer heels, suffer from permanent problems. These issues range from bunions and hammertoes to irreversible damage to tendons in the legs. These severe damages to the legs and toes can prevent you from exercising and working out as you might be in constant pain due to this kind of problems. If you are keen on following a good weight loss program combining dieting and exercising then high heels are best avoided.
#598 You’re not getting enough sleep
Sleep deprivation causes among other health risks, weight gain too in a big way. People tend to think that they can handle things if they are tired, but their body pays the price for this. Less sleep makes the body pile on the pounds, as loss of sleep affects the metabolic rate and slows it down. Sleep deprivation also leads to release of cortisol that is meant to regulate appetite. You also tend to be too tired to work out if you did not have enough sleep which you burn lesser calories. Getting enough sleep is thus crucial to losing weight.
#597 You eat with the TV on
It is believed that while eating one should not watch TV, read a book or listen to music, but just concentrate on eating. Light talk with family and friends can however help you distress and have food in peace. This is so because you will concentrate on what is going into your plate and ultimately into your system. People, who eat with their TV on, tend to over eat in a big way, as their mind is elsewhere and not on the quantity or quality of food consumed. Chewing properly and eating slowly will help you know when you are full as the stomach takes about 20 minutes to report that you are full.
#596 You’re not eating enough calcium
Scientists have proved through research that calcium in adequate quantity in the diet is a must for weight control. Calcium helps to regulates storage of fat in the body. It also helps promote loss of fat in the abdominal region. It is believed that eating around 1000 mg of calcium per day through food is almost equal to burning nearly 100 more calories of fat from the body every day. Supplements need to be taken only when calcium cannot be got from food. Orange juice, tomato juice, milk, dairy products, almonds etc all contain calcium in good quantity.
#595 You are not lifting weights
Apart from cardio and aerobics workouts, you need to lift weights to exercise all your muscle groups to lose weight. This has to be undertaken at least on two days a week, non-consecutively to achieve the maximum weights lifting capacities. You should complete the required number of reps while working the same category of muscle, to get maximum results. People tend to go easy on themselves and do not really challenge themselves or their muscles while lifting weights. It is advisable to get lean how the workouts work for you before choosing a suitable weight lifting program.
#594 You’re taking prescription drugs
Some common medicines can lead to weight gain or make losing weight an uphill task. Drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, diabetes, seizures etc can all increase your weight. They tend to cause water retention, increase the appetite, cause fatigue leading to inactivity, thus leading to slow weight gain over time. Some drugs can affect the brain’s satiety centre and make the person feel more hungry than usual. Weight gained due to drugs cannot be easily distinguished as it is a very slow process. If you are using prescription drugs it is best to check out if weight gain is a side effect.
#593 You’re doing the same workout all the time
Doing the same workout always is as bad as eating the same food all the time. It is important to train all the muscle groups turn by turn to get them moving and build muscle mass. Another reason is trying new workouts prevents you and your body from getting bored and hitting a plateau in your weight loss program. Working only one part of the body will not allow it enough time to rest and recover, which again is best avoided. An overall workout with proper rest intervals is the best bet for losing weight and keeping it away.
#592 You need more good fats
The key to a healthy diet is not avoiding fat altogether, as fats are essential nutrients for the body, but to eat foods that contain good fats. Fat oils found in nuts like walnuts and almonds are essential for the body in small quantities. Canola, olive and other plant based vegetable oils are actually rich in unsaturated fats which are good for a healthy heart. They help in lowering the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing the good cholesterol (HDL), if consumed in proper quantities. So it is wise to pick foods with healthy fats and limit foods high in saturated fats. Trans fats should however be completely avoided.
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