6. You’re not eating enough.
Kiss that cleanse goodbye. Slashing calories isn’t always the best way to get healthy, particularly if it means you’re not getting any nutrients at all. The ideal avenue to a healthy weight is to engage in a balanced diet. That means eating plenty of natural fruits, vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats.
7. You’re constantly running on the treadmill.
Or only going to SoulCycle, or only trudging on the elliptical. Variability in your workouts is vital. Make sure to add a strength training component to your fitness routine as well as switch up your type of cardio. Challenging yourself will help you see better results.
8. You’re underestimating how much you eat at restaurants.
Sure, that salad may seem healthy, but you can’t really know how much dressing the kitchen slathers on or what kind of preservatives they use for some of the ingredients. Cooking at home saves an average of 250 calories over a restaurant meal, Fitness magazine reported. If you do go to a restaurant, here are some tricks to make it as healthy as possible.
9. You’re stressed.
Excessive worry can wreak havoc on any health plan. Studies suggest that stress is connected to weight gain thanks to the body’s production of cortisol, which may lead to unhealthy food choices. If you’re looking for a way to mellow out, try one of these handy tricks.
10. You’re watching your favorite show while you eat dinner.
Sorry, “House of Cards” fans. You may want to pause your marathon when you’re eating. People tend to consume more when they’re distracted than they would if they were mindfully focusing on their meal, according to Harvard Health. It all comes down to your brain processing what’s going on in your body, which it can’t do as effectively when you’re watching Frank Underwood tear through the White House.
