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Five Common Weight Loss Mistakes

Here we give you some information on how to avoid some of the most common weight loss traps that so many people fall into.

Posted on

16 May 2017

Last updated on 22 May 2018
Five Common Weight Loss Mistakes
Weight loss is not as simple as eating less and moving more, to avoid some of the most common weight loss mistakes we listed down the things that you should be aware of.

This is the time of year many people are trying to lose a few extra pounds while getting ready for the summer holiday, but there is so much more to achieving a healthy weight whilst maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet. Information is being thrown at us every day about what we should and shouldn’t do, which is why I thought I would lend a helping hand and give you some information on how to avoid some of the most common weight loss traps that so many people fall into.

Avoiding Fruit and Vegetables that Contain Sugar

I hear lots of people who intentionally cut out fruit and vegetables from their diet because they contain sugar. Fruit and vegetables are good for us. They contain fiber and many important vitamins and minerals that we need to keep healthy. Yes, they do contain some naturally occurring sugar and sugar from fruit and vegetables is not the issue. The sugar found in fruit and vegetables is different to the “added sugar” that the World Health Organization has recommended you cut down on. So, enjoy plenty of salad, fruit and vegetables every day.

Not Making a Plan

Planning is key to successful weight loss. Changing the habits that led you to gain weight is what will lead you to developing a healthier lifestyle and healthier habits long term. Anyone can lose a few pounds and gain them a few weeks later as they slip back into the old habits of eating too much junk food at night, reverting in your ways to ordering take out and skipping gym sessions to name a few. By making a solid plan and include what you plan to eat every day for the week ahead, making time to do the grocery shopping and scheduling in time for the gym will help you to build newer and healthier habits going forward.

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Not Eating Enough Calories

Yes, I did write this. When some people try to lose weight they adopt an all or nothing approach. When building their meals they try to make them as low calorie as possible. Or when eating out they look for the lowest calorie option available. Your body needs a certain amount of calories and nutrients every day – just to keep you functioning. That’s before you go to work or start an exercise plan. My recommendation here is to see your nutritionist and ask them to work out your recommended daily calorie allowance for weight loss. Remember, your calorie allowance will be different to the person sitting next to you. Get a plan made for you!

Cutting out Whole Food Groups

I have heard time and time again of weight loss warriors who significantly reduce how much carbohydrates they eat. Or those who cut out an entire food group like carbohydrates or fats from their diet to lose weight. Not only can this lead to nutritional deficiencies, dietary imbalances and changes in mood, but the results in weight loss are only temporary! This type of diet is not sustainable. It is best to learn dietary habits that can be maintained long term – healthy habits that you can see yourself still adopting in 10, 20 and 30 years time.

Abandoning Good Intentions at the Weekend

We have all made great strides during the working week by eating a good breakfast, drinking water throughout the day, making a nutritious dinner and going for a nice walk in the evenings. That’s great! But not so many of us maintain these healthy habits at the weekend. While I do encourage balanced eating and living, it is very easy to undo all of your hard weekday weight loss by splurging out too much at the weekends. Try to plan your weekends so that your treat doesn’t end up running the whole way through the weekend.
 
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