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10 Weight Loss Mistakes You Should Strictly Avoid

If you are on a weight loss spree then you should avoid committing certain diet mistakes that are explained in this article. Read on to know more.

Losing weight is a tedious task. We do not realise so much when we put on weight but the moment we plan to lose weight, it gets very difficult. You may be putting in a lot of effort but still you are not able to get the desired result.

Do you know why this happens? This is because many of us might be committing certain common diet mistakes in the process that need to be avoided. So how do we lose weight or what are the best ways to lose weight?

Also Read: Diet Mistake That Can Lead To Weight Gain

So today in this article we will be explaining about a few of the weight loss mistakes that should be strictly avoided. Weight loss does not mean that one needs to avoid eating food or indulge in some rigorous exercises without taking a break.

The main formula for losing weight is eating the right food and carrying on with the correct exercise regime. A combination of these two helps one to lose weight and at the same time maintain one's health as well.

Listed here are a few of the weight loss mistakes that should be strictly avoided. Take a look.

1. Skipping Meals:

1. Skipping Meals:

Skipping meals is one of the biggest mistakes that one can make in order to lose weight. Several studies have pointed out that those who skip meals end up eating more calories during the course of the day.

2. Replacing Food With Juice:

2. Replacing Food With Juice:

The sugar content in the juice can make a person more hungry and they end up eating more. The food that we eat contains fibre and protein that will help in keeping one full for a long period of time.

3. Unhealthy Add-ons:

3. Unhealthy Add-ons:

Salads comprising of fruits and vegetables are healthy and are good if one is looking at losing weight. But when you add on cheese to the salads you tend to lose on the essential nutrients.

4. Not Chewing Food Properly:

4. Not Chewing Food Properly:

The food that you eat should be chewed properly. This helps one to eat less. When you just swallow the food without chewing it properly you tend to eat more.

5. Too Much Exercise:

5. Too Much Exercise:

In a bid to lose weight quickly most people make it a point to go on with too much of exercise all at once. Instead of helping one to lose weight, it will lead to stress. Only a moderate exercise regimen will help.

6. Low-fat Diet:

6. Low-fat Diet:

There is a craze among those aiming at losing weight to eat low-fat processed products. These low-fat food products end up in making one more hungry and ultimately they end up eating more.

7. Keeping Away From Calories:

7. Keeping Away From Calories:

On the other hand, too few calories can make you ravenously hungry and reduce your metabolism and muscle mass. Studies on very low-calorie diets providing less than 1,000 calories per day show they can lead to muscle loss and significantly slow down metabolism.

8. Indulging In Junk Foods:

8. Indulging In Junk Foods:

Skipping meals and indulging in junk snacks during the day is one major mistake that those wishing to lose weight commit. Junk foods should be totally avoided.

Story first published: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 17:13 [IST]
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