“Are You Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals? Discover the 16 Surprising Mistakes You’re Probably Making!”
12. Restricting Healthy Fats
It’s understandable that people might be tempted to avoid fat while trying to lose weight. It seems the fad diets of the 1990s, which demonized any form of fat, are still haunting us all these years later.
However, it’s been established that healthy fats are an essential part of our diet and are needed for our bodies to function. For example, omega-3 fatty acids are proven to keep you satiated for longer, reduce cravings, and burn fat readily.
13. Not Tracking Your Food
Eating nutritious food is healthy for weight loss and overall health. But, unknowingly, you may be consuming more than you should—weight loss is a numbers game, after all. In other cases, you may not get the balanced nutrients.
You can track and calculate your consumption via apps, which can help you keep your calories in check and provide accountability to keep you motivated. It’s not a great option long term (primarily due to mental health concerns), but it can be a great start to building awareness around eating.
14. Still Consuming Added Sugar
Added sugar is the supervillain in your weight loss journey. It provides no nutritional benefit, meaning added sugar is nothing but empty calories that lead to weight gain. It also triggers your cravings, making it hard to resist overeating.
Sodas, juices, and energy drinks are all big no-nos for weight loss. Added sugar can be sneaky, so keep an eye out. For example, 12 ounces of unsweetened apple juice contains 36 grams of sugar—more than cola!
