Why your diet may not be working
Posted on: 22/Jul/2015 11:11:28 AM
Every one of us can admit to have been on some kind of diet at least once in our lives. Many who have tried weight loss diets are baffled by how little weight they lose at the end of the diet. Here are a few reasons why your weight loss diet may not be working.
Figure out the problem in your eating habits. A short term diet will have short term gains. Instead of staying away for a short period of time, make a long term change in your eating habits. Do you eat wisely at home and then binge when you are out? Do you reach for that samosa or fried food in the evenings with your coffee or tea? First, recognise the flaw in your eating patterns. Instead of think about what you eat, ask yourself when, where and why.
Everyone loses about 8 per cent of muscle mass every decade. This process is called sarcopenia. It is completely natural to lose muscle mass as you grow older. Invest your body in strength training exercises and increase your intake of protein to augment growth of muscle mass.
Bad sleeping habits have an effect on weight. Losing sleep one night will make you binge on high carb and high sugar foods the next day to give you energy. Work on sleeping early and waking up early as a routine.
