5 Things That Keep You Fat

Written by Administrator Thursday, 02 June 2011 18:01

When it comes to losing weight it tends to be an uphill battle. Getting motivated and sticking to a good diet and exercise plan can be a challenge. Sometimes we can’t seem to lose the weight simply because we engage in our usual habits—habits that have made us fat in the first place. If you’re looking to lose weight therefore you’ll want to consider the five points below and see if these might be the things that are keeping you from achieving your weight loss goals. These five things can keep you fat despite all your best intentions.

Sleep: Well actually a lack of it. Research shows that people eat more when their tired because of the kind of hormones that sleep deprivation enacts. Being tired also simply makes you crave carbs and sugar in order to get through the day. If you want to lose weight therefore make sure that you are getting enough good quality sleep. This can make a huge difference in your weight loss. Not only will you eat less, but you’ll also have more energy for those intense workouts.

Coffee: Ok, one cup of Americano isn’t going to kill you, but a latte or mocha with whip will certainly stunt your weight loss. Most people don’t realize just how many calories are in those fancy coffee house coffees. When in doubt order an Americano and use moderation when it comes to cream and sugar. Keep to the fat free milk and skip the sugar altogether.

Larger than life Portions: As a group, Westerners know nothing about moderation when it comes to food. All you can eat restaurants aside; most of us don’t know what a portion should look like. A good trick of the trade is to measure some of your regular foods out and then go by an easy to remember marker, like your fist for instance. Also, try to use smaller plates in order to keep portion sizes down.

Eating on the Go: If you find yourself scarfing down snacks between appointments think twice about your scheduling. Having proper meal times allows you to eat more slowly and this means that your brain can send out the signal to tell you when you’re full. Eating on the go can make you eat too much and cause indigestion and other unpleasant digestive disturbances.

Weekend Sabotage: You’re good all week and then you let loose on the weekend. This leads to slow but steady weight gain even if you can keep to your diet and exercise program during the week. Be more creative when it comes to your favourite weekend shin-digs. Try to incorporate healthy activities and make cooking healthy meals a fun and relaxing event.

All of these things can add calories and lead to steady weight gain. By cutting these out and finding alternatives you can better meet your weight loss and fitness goals.