It’s Transformation Tuesday yet again! The time to lose weight and transform into a healthier and fitter you. You have been working like an ant. Doing everything you can to shed those extra pounds. You hit the gym, take a note of whatever you eat, you walk, you do yoga but you can’t lose weight. Why is it so? We give you 5 surprising but true reasons as to why is the weighing scale simply stuck there.
You Are Not Eating Enough Protein
Are you eating the required amount of protein or have you said goodbye to all the foods with protein. Research suggests that if you are taking a high protein diet, you are more likely to shed a few extra pounds. Protein helps you in losing body fat and not muscles. Your body requires more energy to metabolize protein than it does to metabolize carbs as well as fat. So the idea is to add more protein in your diet to help you burn more calories. Also, proteins will help you feel fuller and your calories will remain under control.
You Are Not Drinking Enough Water
You are quite aware how important water is when it comes to losing weight. Drinking enough water will definitely result in less overeating. When you are dehydrated, it becomes difficult for your kidneys to function smoothly. Thus, your body turns to the liver to get additional support. When your liver is doing the extra work, instead of the fat being burnt it is rather stored in your body, hindering weight loss.
You are Sitting in One Place The Entire Day
Most of your time at work is spent sitting in front of the computer. How do you think will it help you in losing weight? If you are sitting for a few hours, your body eventually stops producing lipase, a fat inhibiting enzyme. Getting and walking for just 2 to 3 minutes burns an extra of 59 calories per day. You could just take a few steps forward to make it work. Try taking the stairs instead of going by a lift or park your car a little far away from the office. Small things can make a really big difference.
Your Workout Sessions are Longer Than They Need to Be
Wait, wasn’t exercise supposed to make you thinner and fitter? Sadly, that is not the case. When you work out more, you tend to eat more because you think that you have earned that extra slice of bread. This is true in cases of early stages of a workout program, at this stage, your body is getting accustomed to the reduction in the calories consumed and the calories spent. We are not asking you to stop working out, we are just telling you not to overdo it.
You Have Been Stressing Too Much
Well, you know that too much stress makes you fat. Whenever you are worried, sad, anxious or angry, you tend to turn to comfort food for support. Those large ice cream tubs after a break up or eating a heavier meal after a bad day at work. That’s how you gain the extra pounds my friend. Stress speeds up the production of Neuropeptide Y, which is responsible for increasing your cravings for carbohydrates. Stay happy and lose those extra pounds.
Make sure you rectify the errors you have been making to lose the much needed weight. Have a great Transformation Tuesday!