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Top Reasons Why You're Not Losing Enough Weight

There are several reasons why you're not losing weight. Read this article to find out.

By Sravia Sivaram

If you're eating good foods and also working out on a regular basis, yet not losing weight, there are some things that you might be doing wrong.

Common lifestyle mistakes or health issues can be the reason for this. Losing weight requires a mix of eating proper foods, exercising regularly and drinking enough water. But what if you have been doing all this and still seem to be putting on weight?

reasons why you're not losing weight

There can be some unknown reasons that could be responsible for this, and it's high time you know about these. Even healthy foods and habits can lead to weight gain. Further, there are some physiological issues that can be responsible for your ever-expanding waistline.

This article will let you know all about the reasons why you're not losing weight. Continue reading this article to know more about the reasons why you're not losing weight.

1. You're Not Tracking Your Portion Sizes:

1. You're Not Tracking Your Portion Sizes:

All foods have calories and if you are not measuring out your meals and snacks, you might go beyond the recommended intake.

2. You Haven't Changed Your Workout:

2. You Haven't Changed Your Workout:

If you keep doing the same 20-minute workout for months it is not really going to work. You'll have to increase your level of workout at each stage.

3. You're Eating Too Much Sugar:

3. You're Eating Too Much Sugar:

Getting hooked on to sugar and craving for it will only make you fat and tired, and will not help by any means.

4. You're Not Sleeping Enough:

4. You're Not Sleeping Enough:

You require at least 7-8 hours of sleep and anything less than that is not going to help you out in anyway.

5. You Have Thyroid Issue:

5. You Have Thyroid Issue:

Hyperthyroidism or underactive thyroid will contribute to weight gain. Hence, it is also one of the reasons why you're not losing weight.

6. You Have Too Much Stress:

6. You Have Too Much Stress:

If you have been stressful for months regarding work or family pressure, your body will produce the stress hormone called cortisol, which overtime can make the fat to be stored in the belly.

Story first published: Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 10:38 [IST]
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