Top 5 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Weight
May 18, 2009 by nctrower
Filed under Jumpstart Your Metabolism, Lose Weight Fast
I just had a talk with 2 of my girlfriends that have serious food issues. They tend to eat when stressed, upset or angry. I told both of them that they need to replace the food with something more productive and
CHANGE THEIR MINDSET!
It will take some soul searching and journalling to find the source of their addictive behavior. What I’ve seen that helps to break this bad pattern is to write down when these feelings happen and/or call a close friend to make sure you do something else other than eating non-supportive meals.
I thought this was great material for my next blog post so here it goes…
Top 5 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Weight
1. Your Mindset – This is a major factor to whether you win or lose the battle with your weight loss. You will have good and bad days. As long as you get back up and keep pushing on in the right direction, you will see results. DO NOT rely on food as an escape from your problems.
2. Bad Habits – instead of eating when stressed, angry or upset start making positive changes like working out instead. Even if it is in the comfort of your own home. Here are some examples of exercises that I do at home. You can also check out the May sample workout that is on the sidebar of this blog provided by my fitness trainer.
3. Your Workouts – I have been guilty of doing the same workout over and over again. Changing your workout every month is the one of the best things you can do to break through your weight loss plateau. I have seen more results in 3 months than I have in 7 years just by implementing this change to my plan.
4. Random Eating Pattern – your body tends to hold on to more fat if you are not fueling your body properly throughout the day. It is important to eat every 3 – 4 hours to boost your metabolism and provide the fuel that you need to get through your day.
5. Stress – I have a friend that said she’s doing everything right: eating supportively, exercising regularly..she’s majorly stressed out but she can’t figure out why she isn’t losing weight. Stress is a major weight loss inhibitor. Take the time to de-stress yourself on a daily basis if you need to. You need to make time for you!
So what about you? What has been your biggest struggle?
Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama
QuickMomWorkouts
Club FYM
Great, nice and quick tips.
I would have elaborated a little more on #4 though. Diet is key and it should be more emphasized to me. Even with great eating pattern, one needs a healthy diet (fibers, antioxidants…) in order to really lose weight.
Thanks!
Thanks Fred! #4 is elaborated on other posts throughout my blog.
I’m most guilty of missing meals from being so busy. I have been much better lately with eating healthy meals every 3 – 4 hours.
mindset is very very important…
you must have a strong determination
to lose weight ..
..otherwise it will just fizzle out
and you will gain more weight than before..
FWReduction’s last blog post..Detest Exercising? Some Venture Tips for You
Another great list of tips. Can I share these on my blog and link to your site?
Coach Jenn’s last blog post..The Myth of the Fat Burning Zone
Thanks Jenn! Sure you can do that.
doing the wrong type of training and not focusing on high intensity intervals and strength sessions is another fatal flaw that alot of gym bunnies and cardio queens overlook
Daniel,
I’m LOL at your gym bunnies and cardio queens reference!
I am guilty of all of them. Within the last year I have managed to gain 26lbs, which I am totally unhappy about. I know in the beginning I was really stressed, unemployed and not doing any form of exercise. I have been working since December and in a new relationship since August. Everyone is telling me that because I am stress free, in a new relationship that I am just comfortable. This is not acceptable. Plus I want everything, right now!!!!
Hey Fe, Fe!
I understand about wanting things to happen right now! That is so me. I have to realize that it’s been 8 years since this belly fat was piled on, so it will take some time to get it off!
Well shoot I managed for 4 1/2 years to stay at what I thought was a perfect weight for me and didn’t gain anything but a few lbs here and there. Now it seems like every month I am gaining 3 – 4lbs that does not want to leave. I will continue to stay prayerful and realize that it is going to take some time before I see results.
Thanks for the support!