Ever been in that position where you’re discouraged because you think that you’ve put in too much effort into losing weight but can’t seem to see any results? We all have. One thing you should realize is that when you lose weight, your body fights back. You may be able to lose quite a lot of weight at first, without much effort, however, weight loss may slow down or stop altogether after a while. Read on to see 5 reasons why you might not be losing weight:

1. Wrong Diet

Eating the wrong foods or at the wrong time might be one of the main reasons why you’re not really losing weight. Dietary awareness is incredibly important for people trying to lose weight and many people don’t actually have a clue how much they’re really eating. Try to be as meticulous as possible at monitoring what you eat and how much you eat.
Another reason you’re not losing weight might be because you’re not eating much protein. Protein is the single most important nutrient for losing weight. Eating protein at 25-30% of calories can boost metabolism by 80-100 calories per day and make you automatically eat several hundred fewer calories per day. If you eat breakfast, then this is the meal where you need to load up more on the protein. A high protein intake also helps prevent metabolic slowdown, a common side effect of losing weight. It also helps to prevent weight regain.

Are you eating more of natural and whole foods? You should try as much as possible to avoid all these processed foods labeled as “health foods”. Eat more of natural and whole foods. These foods improve your health and help regulate your appetite. They also tend to be much more filling than their processed counterparts.
Your sugar intake has a lot more to do with your weight than you think. Sugary beverages are the most fattening food items, and this isn’t only true of sugary drinks like Coke and Pepsi; it also applies to “healthier” beverages like Vitamin water- which are also loaded with sugar. You should lessen the amount of fruit juice you take into your system. A single glass can contain a similar amount of sugar as several pieces of whole fruit!

2. Insufficient Sleep

A lot of people seem to think that training really hard and without getting sufficient amounts of sleep, it somehow going to aid in the quest of losing weight. But this is actually not true. As a matter of fact, good sleep is one of the most important things to consider for your physical and mental health as well as your weight. Studies show that poor sleep is one of the main risk factors for obesity. Adults with poor sleep have a 55% greater risk of developing obesity.

Chronic levels of sleep deprivation cause the release of cortisol. The biggest spike in (fat-burning, anabolic) growth hormone plasma levels occurs in deep sleep. And a recent sleep study showed that truncated sleep patterns are linked to weight gain. Get seven to eight hours of sleep a night.

3. Too Much Stress

Stress causes the body to produce cortisol, which in excess amounts,  catabolizes muscle, worsens insulin resistance, promotes the storage of fat and increases cravings for carbohydrates.

Too much cortisol can cause metabolism levels to slow down. Even worse, excessive stress causes a build up of fat in the abdominal area, where weight is harder to lose. High stress levels are bad for the body in a number of ways and you should take care to avoid piling on stress.

Conclusion

Weight loss is about a lot more than just working out, so make sure you get all important factors mentioned here right. You might be thinking of hiring a professional fitness instructor to help design and manage a fitness plan that works just for you, and we think this is a great idea. We would be glad to connect you with someone you can trust. Please get in touch with us at:

Seven Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight

Desire to lose weight is within all of us. Depending on your age and the type of work you do; you may not want to lose weight but you for sure would want to be fitter.  For those who actually work towards trying to lose the unwanted fat but for some reason can’t seem to tip the scale, this writeup is for you.  I will go in details as to the reasons you are not losing weight.

Imagine you started working out for few months now

but

Everything looks the same and you don’t feel good about it.

It won’t be long before you throw in the towel, stop exercising and start eating whatever you want.  Before you do that, let me share why you might not be losing.

Most people will  Trying to lose weight but can’t?

Yeah, I’ve had that problem, too.

There could be numerous reasons your weight just won’t go down, and maybe you’re even gaining some.

Trianer.ae personal trainers have studied nutrition and holistic health for years, and have figured out many different ways in which you can combat that plateau.

Sleep Better : like you never heard this one before

It is not secret that during sleep, our bodies heal themselves. We also continue burning calories even when we sleep.

A lack of sleep does just the opposite.

It causes illness, weight gain, stress and more.

Try going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time each morning. Six to eight hours of sleep at night is the average for an adult but you should listen to your body and adjust your sleeping accordingly.

Want to find out how much sleep you need at night?

Here is a simple way to figure it out

Three nights in a row go to bed at the same time each night and allow yourself to wake up naturally in the morning. Don’t stay in bed. Just get up and start your day. The time you wake up on that third day will help you calculate the amount of sleep you need. Just use the amount of sleep you got that night as your needed amount!

Food Intolerance and Sensitivity : after sleep, how your body takes in food is important

Certain foods can aid in bloating, like cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower) and beans.

But there are reasons some other foods, like milk and wheat, can cause bloating and keep you from losing weight. Some food sensitivities can cause even more serious illnesses too.

You can recognize food intolerance and sensitivity if you keep a food journal.

Keep track of the food that make you gassy, upset your stomach and/or cause diarrhea may be ones you have an issue with.

If dairy, wheat products or soy products cause any of these issue try replacing them with comparable foods. There are other grains and other products with calcium out there.

Your Thyroid : yes some of us have thyroid issues

This is universal: Thyroid changes can cause weight gain and weight loss.

Hypothyroidism is a reduction in thyroid gland activity, which slows down your metabolism. This can cause unexplained weight gain. with some people if you increase the intake of  odine in your diet, it may help you.

But make sure to talk to your doctor and have him suggest stuff based on your personal circumstances or WhatsApp us at : +971 55 432 4361 and let one of our dietitian help create a personalise plan just for you.

Stress : the silent fighter who takes you down

Stress is a killer,

and

it makes you fat.

Stress raises the levels of cortisol in our bodies which adds to the fat around our waists, which then adds to our risk of heart disease.

If stress is a factor in your inability to lose weight there are things you can do. Exercise is one great way to relieve stress.

You heard it right; Fitness releases dopamine, a feel good chemical in our brains. Another way to relieve stress is to meditate, It allows you to be calm, clear your mind and relax.

Lack of Physical Fitness

If you are not moving enough, doing enough and eating a lot. Chances are very high, you will gain weight.

In simple terms, a general lack of physical fitness can cause weight gain.

But

if you’re still working out and unable to lose weight, or gaining some back, it means that you need to do more.

Our bodies get used to doing the same routines over and over, and sooner or later that routine is no longer enough. Add an extra 15 minutes of cardio, or some extra time on the weights. Switch up your weekly routine so you aren’t doing the same thing every time you exercise.

Doing it Wrong : This is the one that really hurts

You are willing

Able

and ready to lose weight

You start working out and yet you see hardly any results

in almost all cases, this happens because you were not working out right.  You do not understand the right or wrong or you were being trained by someone who may know how to train himself but may not have the qualification nor techniques to train others.

You really need to value you and your health more. It is much easier to proactively be healthy than, when you have no choice.

I have seen this too often.

Someone has an heart attack and has no choice but to live healthier.

No Help : You need someone to help you do it right and hold you accountable

I have seen people spent hours on the internet and felt they wasted their time.

I have also seen people have a cheat day everyday and feel bad

There are people who regret their shopping decision

But

I never

Ever

Met anyone

Who worked out

And

Said it will waste of time

As matter of fact, totally opposite happens.  When you actually drag yourself to the gym or for any type of exercise, you feel good.

You have the desire, you have the resources, what can you do to make sure you live healthier?

Hire yourself a personal trainer, you will never regret your decisions.  If you really want to do something for yourself or someone you love.

Give them a gift of health.

Give you or someone you love a personal trainer.

Contact us: talk to trainer.ae and let us help you get in the best shape of your life.

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