It seems like I'm following a diet and doing regular exercise, but for some reason I can't lose weight.
This situation is familiar to many who are trying to lose at least the first 5 kg.
Nutritionist Courtney Kassis, in an interview with the New York Post, named three hidden reasons that prevent effective weight loss.
Dinner and breakfast
The expert advises to correctly calculate the time that passes from dinner to breakfast.
The interval between these meals should be 12 hours. The nutritionist refers to a study by scientists who have proven that the liver begins to break down fat 12 hours after eating.
But you definitely shouldn't overeat at night. But there's no need to stick to the rule of not eating after 6 p.m. You can adjust the 12-hour recommendation to your schedule and increase the effectiveness of the diet.
Nutrient deficiency
One of the most common reasons why trying to lose weight is doomed is nutritional deficiencies - a serious enough problem.
Cassis pointed out that, first and foremost, we are talking about a lack of B vitamins, magnesium and vitamin D. This is a direct path to metabolic disorders.
Food from delivery
Psychology is partly involved here. When a person orders food through an app, there is a high chance of breaking down and buying an unhealthy dish.
The expert advises planning your diet in advance and taking healthy snacks with you.
A rule for all those who are losing weight
The desire to lose 5, 10 or 20 kg should not take over your entire mind. If thoughts revolve only around the body of your dreams, then the chances of achieving what you want are lower. Those people who lose weight as if in the background of their main activities are more successful.
It is better to think about habits that will bring the desired result closer, make them part of the daily routine. For example, keep a food diary.
