5 Habits That are Sabotaging Your Diet
Today I want to address 5 big issues that I see time and time again. They all concern things that people regularly do which are secretly sabotaging their weight loss.
The danger here is that people don’t know these things are affecting weight loss and can give up on what would other have been a successful diet.
Are you guilty of any of these 5 habits?
Habit 1 – Not Getting Enough Sleep
You’ve probably heard this dozen’s of times before, but make sure you are getting enough sleep. Sleep is good for us in all sorts of ways and when it comes to weight, it turns out it’s even more important than you might think.
It turns out, sleep deprivation is a major contributor to a slower metabolism. Since metabolism is responsible for weight loss, this is a big deal.
To solve this, make sleep a priority. Going to bed an hour earlier every night is an effective, small way to become more rested.
If you are a woman, this is especially important as women are usually more sleep deprived than men. I should probably add this to the Women’s Guide to Beat your Genetics Cheat Sheet I made earlier.
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Habit 2 – Eating All The Time
There is a multitude of conflicting arguments on how often you should eat during the day. What’s certain is that every time you eat, your blood sugar elevates and so do your insulin levels. Doing this too frequently can create imbalance in your body.
Try experimenting with a different number of meals during the day. You may find that keeping it to 3 meals a day will cause your body to rely on fat when it needs energy.
Pay attention to how your body feels when you eat 6 small meals a day. Do you feel sluggish? Do you feel revitalized?
Gauging how your own body responds to food can help you create the eating approach that works best for you.
If you are the person in your household who makes most of the meals, avoid leaving snacks around the kitchen. I put it on my Women’s cheat sheet as this is a huge source of extra calories
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Habit 3 – Eating Too Much Fruit
Nature’s sweet treat, fruit, can be all too enticing when you need a quick snack. It’s certainly a viable option when you’re on-the-go. Eating a variety of different fruits will help you take advantage of each unique nutrient profile that each type of fruit offers.
Though fruit can be described as a healthy snack option, it’s helpful to remember that you can overdo anything. Fruit is no exception.
Fruit should not become the enemy, rather it should be consumed in moderation. Think balance.
Habit 4 – Eating too much processed dairy and grains
As two extremely common food allergens, dairy and grains often cause digestive issues and inflammation within the body.
Cow’s milks and unmanipulated grains are hearty, nutrient rich foods that (in a perfect world) would be great options. Unfortunately, what most have access to today is milk that has been heated, injected with hormones and combined with synthetics.
The vitamins and minerals that are naturally occurring in rawmilk are denatured and stripped through pasteurization and processing–then replaced with artificial, cheaper alternatives that reduce the cost of producing and bottling the milk.
Commercial grains go through processes as well that make them not as readily digestible to your body.
Look for raw milk (it’s not available in most states) or instead opt for fresh almond or coconut milk. I try to avoid commercial grains completely and replace it with an extra set of fresh vegetables in my meals.
Women who eat a lot of grains are especially susceptible to it causing them problems. Fortunately, I’ve written a solution to this in my genetic cheat sheet. Click here to get it for free.
Habit 5) Skipping your veggies
With the increasing awareness and buzz about juicing and healthy eating, there’s no excuse to not be eating or drinking your vegetables. Eating a few portions of vegetables every day is one of the best weight loss habits.
Vegetables, especially greens like spinach, kale, chard and spirulina, are amongst the most nutrient dense foods you can possibly get your hands on. Foods like this are a dream for those who want to lose weight.
Integrating vegetables in your daily diet will help keep you healthy and lose weight more easily. Vegetables help make weight loss more efficient because they insure your body is in good working order and is properly nourished (not in preservation mode).
I hope you enjoyed these tips and can take some time to make sure you aren’t forming any bad food habits.