When trying to lose weight, you might make several mistakes that can hamper your progress. Here are some of these you should avoid for healthy weight loss.
Introduction
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Not eating enough calories can leave you starved. It can affect your metabolism and make you binge on unhealthy foods later.
Starving
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Eating snacks too close to your meal time can make you skip meals. Also, the portion size of your snacks should not be equal to or more than your meals.
Snacking mistake
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Foods promoted as low-fat or fat-free are often loaded with sugar and other additives. Therefore, choose whole foods for healthy weight loss.
Falling for labels
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Not sleeping enough affects your hunger hormones, making it difficult to lose weight. Ensure 7-8 hours of sleep daily.
Not sleeping well
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Replacing meals with sugary fruit juices and drinks will not help in weight loss. Consume water in an adequate amount to stay hydrated.
Drinking calories
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Planning is necessary before every meal. It helps you choose the right amount and variety of food to be consumed.
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Not planning ahead
You will find a plenty of snacks with weight loss-friendly labels on them. Instead, choose fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, yogurt or oats to beat hunger pangs between meals.