8 REASONS YOUR DIET ISN’T WORKING

This is information I got from an article in Family Circle that might be helpful in weight loss plateaus! (: I managed to get out of a weight loss plateau following some of these <3

1.) You follow the plan you worked for your friend.

FIX IT: Find a diet that works for YOU. One you can actually stick with! Everybody has different amount of willpower and needs.

2.) You eat a small breakfast.

FIX IT: Aim for roughly around 500 calories. Your breakfast is what starts off your metabolism so keep that in mind!

3.) You’re clueless about calorie counting.

FIX IT: Keep a food diary so you’re aware of your problem areas when eating (: Or just think back to what you just ate; it’ll stop you from going for that chocolate shake ! 

4.) You skip meals.

FIX IT: NO. NO. NO! You’re going to eat so MUCH next meal to make up for it and your body is just in calorie storing mode. Don’t go more than 4 hours without a meal or snack.

5.) You load up on superfoods.

FIX IT: No matte how healthy it is, PORTION CONTROL. Cause calories are still calories. Think a few slices of avocado vs. the whole thing. A light sprinkle of nuts on your salad vs. a handful. Follow measurements: oil (1-2  tsps),salad dressing (1 tbsp), dried fruit (1/4 cup) and nut butters (2 tbsps).

6.) You’re canceling out the benefits of your workout.

FIX IT: Don’t reward yourself with a treat after working out. Then it was completely done in vain. If you want to replenish after a workout, go for some low-fat yogurt with fruit or hummus and crackers. Instead of rewarding yourself with food, how about going for a manicure on Saturday instead for all your hard work? (;

7.) You only watch what you eat Monday through Friday. 

FIX IT: Schedule ahead of time. If you have let’s say a party on Saturday and you know it won’t be the healthiest menu, try cutting a certain amount of calories between the week to spend those calories at your party. Little things like water instead of morning juice or a side of an apple versus fries help you bank those calories for your weekend fun instead. Excercise helps a lot too!

8.) You don’t plan for stress. 

FIX IT: No matter how rough the week has been, please don’t splurge. Food may be a comfort but then again it really has nothing to do with that fight with your boyfriend or your failing grades does it? Indulge in a mini candy bar or low-fat ice cream bar to prevent splurging but burn off steam by getting some empowerment from your workout or finding some stress-relief outlets (: