7 Reasons you’re not losing weight.

You may have been able to lose quite a lot of weight at first without much effort, but over time you’ve noticed the process has slowed down or even stopped all together.

We’ll talk about some reason this can be happening , and how to continue your ultimate goal of a healthier , trimmer and good looking body

1: Sleep

Good sleep is an important factor for optimal physical and mental health. Studies show that lack of proper sleep is one of the single biggest factors contributing to obesity.

Not getting enough sleep will sabotage your body’s ability to lose weight and will contribute to an increase in stress , which will slow you down even further. Getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep will greatly improve your mood , body and mind.

2: AGE

Why does it get harder to lose weight as we get older ?

As we grow older we lose muscle.

Muscle is a very active tissue , muscles burn more calories than fat , so the biggest con of losing muscle is that it is harder for your bodies to use the calories you have eaten

3: You’re not eating enough protein

Protein is an important nutrient for weight-loss. Eating protein at 25- 35 % of calories can boost metabolism greatly even up to 100 calories.

Eating protein also helps reduce cravings and desires , meaning you indulge less in snacks and beverages. It reduces metabolic slowdown , a common side effect of losing weight.

Good examples of protein include Fish, eggs , nuts , yoghurt and chicken.

4: You’re not eating quality food

The quality of food you eat is as important as the quantity if not more important. If you make it a habit of eating processed foods even in the right amounts you might find it difficult to lose weight, as most of such meals do not contain adequate nutrition and might deprive your body of essential nutrients and minerals , By overriding the body’s built in mechanisms that help control overeating, processed foods are one of the biggest factors in gaining excess weight. While not all processed foods are bad, those that contain multiple additives and preservatives should be avoided, especially if you are trying to lose weight.

5: You’re not lifting weights

Resistance training such as weight training and calisthenics can be some of the most important things you can do when losing weight.

It can help you maintain muscle mass while losing weight and help prevent metabolic slowdown , ensuring your body stays muscular and toned which is advantageous for long term weight loss and fat loss.

6: You’re taking too much sugar

We’ve all been guilty of this one. Most foods and beverages we enjoy today contain unholy amounts of sugar. Sugary beverages are significantly fattening items in the food supply. Your brain doesn’t compensate for the calories in them by making you eat less of other foods. What is the result ?

We can end up in a caloric surplus even when you’re trying to lose weight. Studies have shown that even seemingly healthier options like fruit juice and vitamin water contain large amounts of sugar as much as several tea spoons.

7: You’re not drinking enough water

Drinking water is the best.

Truly our bodies are made up of water and water plays a vital role in digestion and metabolism.

Studies conducted showed that drinking water frequently can increase the effects of weight loss by 40% . Those who tend to drink water frequently can increase the amounts of calories burned over a period of time.

Drinking water also helps reduce cravings and desires and encourage feelings of satisfaction after eating.