09 Oct Why aren’t you losing weight?

Can’t understand why your not shifting those extra kilos? Flog yourself 5 times a week at bootcamp, eat reasonably well but not seeing an improvement?

I have been witness to this scenario many times and can see how frustrating it can be. I myself was there at one stage and after much careful analysis realised for me it was my weekly alcohol binge! Of course realising it is one thing, taking action is completely another. However I finally did and managed to lose those last few kilos I wanted to. Other then alcohol being a demon to weight loss, here are some of my other top reasons:

Eating Low Fat Foods

Back in the 70’s and 80’s low fat was all the rage. It was an ideology promoted by doctors, the media and government, however for some reason waistlines just continued to thicken leading to more research on the subject. Low fat products today continue to be promoted and as a consumer you need to be aware of what ingredients mean on the ingredients panel. Sure it may not contain much fat, but check out the sugar component. I guarantee its full of the stuff! If you can’t see sugar then look out for other forms of sugar such as sucrose, malt, glucose or fruit juice conentreat.

Not Getting Enough Sleep

Sleep or a lack of can play havoc with your metabolism and affect the hunger hormone leptin and ghrelin. How many times have you had a bad sleep and then just craved carbs and sugar all day. My solution is to either get to bed earlier or try a little 20 minute cat nap – it does wonders!

You Count Calories Not Nutrients

We have become so obsessed with calorie counting that we have overlooked the most important thing! Nutrients. My favourite example is yogurt. Next time check out the panel on a low fat and a normal fat content. (low fat will be 0.something and normal can be around the 3-4 grams). The low fat will be full of sugar, less protein and the fuller fat will have hardly any sugar, more protein, you will need less of it to feel satisifed. Plus you don’t have those nasty articifical sweenters int ehre either.  

You Don’t Have Time To Cook 

We have all become ‘too busy’ to fit in cooking and exercise but when it comes down to it I ask you where your priorities are. Do you want live a happy, healthy, and energetic life? Or eat on the run, eat takeaway and feel tired, unhappy and stressed? I know what I would like! Try and plan 3 healthy dinners each week and make double so you have enough for lunch or dinner the next night.

You Have A Set Point

The set point theory says our body is programmed to be a certain weight and fights to stay there. Steady weight loss through a balanced diet and exercise is the only proven way to lower your set point and keep it there