Finding it difficult to lose weight? Stop doing these immediately

If you're finding it difficult to lose weight even after putting in a lot of effort, it might be due to unhelpful lifestyle habits. Fitness trends and popular weight loss methods might not be as useful as they claim to be.

The fitness industry complicates the weight loss process by bringing in new trends every day, contributed by social media trends and fitness challenges. People often put too much stress on themselves in the weight loss process.

Fitness is a journey that should be enjoyed as a way to improve yourself from within too. Avoid the following habits and practices if you want to lose weight for a healthier life.

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Best way to lose weight: Stop doing the following

Have regular meals to keep yourself active. (Image via Unsplash/Daniel Cabriles)

Weight loss is a continuous process and must be followed, keeping in mind a long-term plan to change your lifestyle and overall health. Stop making these mistakes if you want to lose weight effectively:

1) Don't starve yourself

A huge mistake people make in their weight loss journey is skipping meals for a long duration, thinking it would help in weight loss.

Not eating for hours can slow down metabolism and cause stomach issues. Occasional intermittent fasting is beneficial for health, but skipping meals regularly is not at all a good idea.

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2) Don't skip the gym

Unless absolutely necessary, don't skip your gym sessions. Consistency is key to fitness, and regular exercise keeps you active and boosts metabolism.

Skipping gym sessions can reduce your motivation and confidence. You might find it difficult to lose weight if you're not regular at the gym. If you have a time crunch, try 'exercise snacking' to burn those calories on a tight schedule.

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3) Avoid overexercising

Extra sets of exercises will not give you extra benefits and may even reduce your performance in the long run.

Exercise burnout is a common phenomenon and can be detrimental to health. Putting too much stress on yourself can make it difficult for you to lose weight. Overtraining can make you feel fatigued and affect your motivation level.

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4) Don't follow random diet trends

Almost every day, you may find a new diet trend on social media, including TikTok and Instagram.

Following new diet and fitness trends without ensuring their efficacy can harm your weight loss journey. If you're aiming to lose weight naturally, follow evidence-based techniques and diets that work. You can try a low-carb diet to stabilize your insulin level, aiding your weight loss journey.

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What to eat to lose weight?

Fresh and nutritious food is the key to weight loss. (Image via Unsplash/David B Townsend)

It's simple. Look to include freshly sourced, whole and nutritious foods in a balanced and well-planned diet.

You can also try out the Mediterranean diet, which promotes whole and fresh foods instead of processed ones. Low-carb vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish and fresh meat are the best things to include in your diet.

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Indranil Biswas is a nutritionist and personal trainer with a diploma in dietetics and personal training with a specialization in sports nutrition and strength training.

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