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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Weight loss is the agenda for many of us. Some wants to do it for looking appealing while some wants to do it for health related issues.
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The agenda can be any, but everyone just wants to lose weight by skipping meals, following a certain diet trend, or even fasting.
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However, in our weight loss journey, we often make some mistakes that are not noticed by many but are impactful. Let's have a look at some.
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Paying too much attention to the scale is one of the biggest mistakes that most of us make. Muscle growth and water retention can cause weight fluctuation on the scale.
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Not checking your changing body measurements or inches and keeping progress images, as fat loss can be directly tracked by these two progresses.
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Excessive exercise can cause stress on the body, leading to hormonal imbalance, while less or no exercise can lead to muscle loss or low muscle levels.
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Missing out or skipping your meals can lead to hunger pangs and slow your metabolism, leading to binge eating or overeating.
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Inadequate protein intake is one of the biggest mistakes that one makes during their weight loss journey, as protein helps provide satiety, maintain muscles, and helps control portion sizes.
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Weight gain often leads to stress and emotional eating. If one does not see expected results, it might elevate stress and lead to emotional eating, which often consists of consuming sweet and sugary foods.
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Weight loss is a long-term project that does not end with weight loss; one needs to maintain it over a lifetime. To achieve one's goals, some common mistakes that one makes during the weight loss journey, such as not keeping a check on portion sizes or setting too high expectations, should be avoided.
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