On Diet? THESE are the 7 diet mistakes we all make

Losing weight is not as easy as you think. It takes months of hard work and dedication to lose weight. Weight loss can be tricky at times, and in spite of doing everything you can, you don't end up achieving the desired results. Have you ever wondered why? Well, pragmatically speaking, all of us tend to make some common mistakes that act as a barrier in our weight loss journey. 

We listen to others, read up online and follow things without any guidance. And hence as a result of this, we don't end up losing the desired weight. Here are seven common mistakes we make when trying to lose weight.

Exercising less or exercising too much:

If you follow a diet without exercise, you end up losing muscle mass and it also affects the metabolic rate. If you exercise daily, it boosts fat loss and prevents your metabolism from slowing down. But on the other end, over-exercising can also cause problems. Excessive exercise is unsustainable in the long term for most people and may lead to stress. Hence, exercise daily but in moderation.

Choosing low-fat food:

We tend to choose low-fat food to lose or maintain weight. But in reality,  these low-fat products are loaded with sugar, and they make you hungrier and you end up eating even more. Instead of low-fat foods, choose nutritious processed foods.

Not consuming enough protein:

Eating protein-rich food is essential if you are trying to lose weight. Protein helps to reduce the appetite, keeps you full for a longer time, speeds up the metabolic rate and protects muscle mass during weight loss. Hence, make sure each of your meals contains a high-protein food.

Following a low-carb diet:

 

Without a doubt, low-carb diets can be very effective for weight loss. But many low-carb diets allow unlimited amounts of fat, but you need to realise that adding too much fat may slow down or prevent weight loss.

 

Setting unrealistic goals:

Setting goals during your weight loss journey can keep you motivated, but it can also work against you. Unworkable expectations can lead to disappointment and giving up altogether. Make your goals more simple to increase your chances of successful weight loss.

Not reading labels:

It's imperative to read the labels before buying any product. Food labels provide information on ingredients, calories and nutrients. Not everything tagged as nutritious is healthy, read the label and only then purchase the product. 

Solely relying on the weighing scale

Yes, when on weight loss, weighing scale ends up becoming our best friend. But we don't realise that weight is influenced by several things, including fluid fluctuations and how much food remains in your system. If the number on the scale isn't moving, you may be losing fat mass but holding on to water. Additionally, if you've been working out, you may be gaining muscle and losing fat. Hence, don't rely on weighing scale much.

Avoid these mistakes to achieve a fit and healthy body.