Losing weight can be difficult. Sometimes you find yourself slipping back into bad habits. At other times, you may be trying your hardest but still not see the results that you\u2019re looking for. There are a lot of weight-loss myths out there, and following the wrong advice might be sabotaging your efforts. Listed below are 5 common mistakes that people make when starting a weight-loss plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
When getting ready to kick off a weight-loss plan, your first instinct might be to fill your cart with anything in the market that is labeled with phrases such as \u201cdiet,\u201d \u201clow-calorie,\u201d or \u201clow-fat.\u201d These products often promise the same great taste as your favorite foods without the \u201cbad\u201d ingredients that contribute to weight gain.<\/p>\n
The problem with these products is that they often replace those \u201cbad\u201d ingredients with alternatives that are no better for your waistline. For example, a low-fat food might be loaded with sugar.<\/p>\n
The other issue with these foods is that by cutting calories and fat, they lose important nutrients. This prevents your body from getting the nutrition it needs to be healthy and keeps you from feeling full after eating. Both of these issues will most likely lead you to eat even more than you would have normally.<\/p>\n
Instead of putting your faith in these miracle foods, focus on eating real food<\/strong>. Whole foods with minimal processing are the best for your weight-loss plans.<\/p>\n
Waking up early to hit the gym is a great way to burn some extra calories. However, you shouldn\u2019t be doing it at the expense of a good night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n
Appetite and hormones are greatly influenced by your shut-eye, so not getting enough sleep can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Studies show that not getting enough sleep can contribute to higher appetite throughout the day, and can also be a predictor for long-term health issues such as cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n
To keep your weight-loss (and health) on track, try to get a solid seven to eight hours of sleep each night.<\/p>\n