Common Mistakes in a Weight Loss Diet

Many people think that dieting means eating this, not that. When dieting, you should pay attention to several other factors, such as choosing proper foods and establishing a reasonable weight loss target.

Our physical health ultimately depends on what we put in our bodies. Although we are all aware of it, we rarely consider it when choosing our diet. We all make mistakes (big or small) that could unintentionally impact our health.

Weight loss efforts can be impeded or delayed by unknowingly making mistakes when eating improperly, especially when dieting.

6 Common Diet Mistakes

 

  1. Setting unrealistic goals – The key to successful dieting is to establish a goal that is both reasonable and doable. You will feel demotivated and defeated if the scale does not display your goal weight. Set an achievable goal to end up being disappointed. Hormonal changes in women lead to water retention, which can be seen in the weight you observe on the scale.
  1. Carbohydrate deficiencies- The main culprit for weight gain has been carbohydrates. However, a carb-free diet impacts your energy levels and makes you need more of them. You avoid exercising because of having enough energy to do so when you don’t consume enough carbohydrates in your diet.
  • The fiber in complex carbohydrates provides you with energy & will help you feel fuller for longer. Oats, grains, and fruits are a few of these. But refined carbohydrates, like sugar, white pasta, and white bread, can raise blood sugar levels and cause weight gain, whereas complex carbohydrates can aid in weight loss.

     

  1. An excessive amount of protein- Protein is one of the essential macronutrients for losing weight. Lean muscle, which burns calories even when you are not moving, has been discovered to help in protein synthesis and can help in weight loss. On the contrary, eating excess protein might increase body fat. Protein consumption per kilogram of body weight should not exceed 0.36 grams. People who eat excessive protein risk gaining weight rather than losing it.

 

  1. Meal skipping- When dieting, skipping meals, especially breakfast, is one of the most common mistakes people make. A common misconception is that skipping meals will help you lose weight and calories quickly. If you do this, you are more likely to feel hungry and eat more than you need for the remainder of the day.

 

  1. Moderate eating is not practiced- It is not a good idea to consume too many calories, even healthy ones. Many healthy food varieties are not good for losing weight, such as avocados, hummus, peanut butter, and bananas, because these are calorie-packed and can cause weight gain. It is okay to enjoy these foods but be careful about the serving size.

 

  1. Drinking too little water & forgetting that drinks have calories as well- 
    • Drinking sufficient water is one of the simplest but most effective ways to lose weight. If you drink very little water and get dehydrated, your metabolism slows down, which means slower weight reduction.
    • The extra sugars in sweetened beverages and soft drinks cause your body to store calories without your awareness. Count the calories in your juice, coffee, and tea, and choose low-calorie drinks wherever possible.

 

A healthy diet promotes a healthy lifestyle, which is true. It is therefore important to eliminate anything that could interfere with leading a healthy lifestyle to eat properly.

 

The Vedique Diet Programme by Dr. Shikha Sharma provides a healthy meal plan that prevents weight gain, reduces weight loss, and optimizes your body.

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