What Could Be Preventing You From Losing Weight?
Are you trying to lose weight but are experiencing problems getting the results you desire? Are you working out and eating right, only to find that your gut isn’t going away and the numbers on the scale aren’t going down?
Well, it may not be your fault. That’s not true. It is probably mostly your fault, but there could be a few things that are getting in the way of your weight loss success.
Here are some things that could be preventing you from reaching your weight loss goals and what you can do to overcome them.
Your Spouse
They say that once you get married it is okay to let yourself go, so it is probably your spouse’s fault that you are gaining a little weight.
It is recommended for you to blame your spouse for your weight loss problems however, as they will probably kill you. The average person gains anywhere from 6 to 8 pounds during their first 2 years of marriage.
Just because you don’t need to impress your spouse anymore doesn’t mean that you should blame them for your difficulties with losing weight. They might, however, be holding you back a little through their actions.
If your spouse isn’t helping you with your weight loss goals, such as helping you to avoid snacking and cooking you healthier meals, then you may want to have a talk with them and let them know that you could use a little help.
You might have to change both of your routines and habits in order to see results.
Stress
Stress can kill your weight loss program. It can get in the way of your workouts, it can ruin your motivation to work out and it can cause you to overeat.
Stress can also cause physical changes in your body that make it store fat more efficiently. If you are working real hard but are not losing any weight you might want to take a look at how stressed out you are.
If you are extremely stressed you may want to add some de-stressing exercises into your workout program, such as meditation or yoga. Stress is bad for you anyway, so try to eliminate it from your life as much as you can.
Children
Got kids? If so they could be getting in the way of your weight loss goals (think stress). Having kids increases the chance that you will have more junk food and other non-healthy eating choices laying around the house.
It may also lead you to certain situations where it is easier to grab a fast food dinner than it is to cook a healthy one.
Set a good example for your children by instilling good eating habits into their minds every day. Plan ahead for pizza parties and after soccer game ice cream trips to avoid eating unhealthy foods.
Not Enough Sleep
Most people underestimate how important sleep is for their daily bodily functions, which includes burning fat and gaining muscle.
Not getting enough sleep actually inhibits the production of HGH or human growth hormone, which is responsible for building lean muscle – the kind that burns fat all day long. A lack of sleep can also add to your stress levels, which adds to your weight loss troubles.
Friends
Friends can either significantly help your weight loss or they can ruin it. A helpful friend wants you to go with them to the gym or mountain biking.
A non-helpful friend calls you up on wing and beer night and pressures you to join in. It is always a good idea to let your friends know that you are working towards achieving a specific weight loss goal, so they can help.
Yell at those friends who try to sabotage your efforts, or just avoid them for a little while.
