Diet not working? 7 reasons why

Skipping Meals

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Cutting down on the number of meals you eat a day is an absolute no. Without your proper meals, your blood sugar level will take a plunge, and you’ll feel lethargic easily. With too little calories to run on, your metabolism will slow down too. Try eating small frequent meals throughout the day instead.

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Not Keeping Track

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Keeping a food journal can help you to slim down more efficiently. Taking note of what you’ve eaten throughout the day will give you valuable (maybe even surprising) insights to your eating habits. You’ll be able to pin down what works and what you need to change easily.

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Relying on Diet Sodas

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If you’re replacing sugary drinks with diet sodas, think again. Although there’s less sugar, they are replaced with artificial sweeteners. They do not help to curb your sugar cravings, and may even intensify them. Try infusing your water with fruits for a guilt-free indulgence.

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Having Too Many Cheat Days

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If you constantly reward yourself with high-calorie treats each time you workout or eat clean, you won’t be burning off much. Instead, try sticking to a clean and manageable diet.

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Not Drinking Enough Water

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Starting your day with a glass and drinking water regularly throughout the day is essential. Water can help to increase your metabolism and keep you full for longer periods of time. So drink up!

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Restricting Yourself Too Much

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Set a realistic diet plan for yourself. Don’t remove a food group entirely from your diet, such as carbs or fats. Instead of removing them entirely, opt for healthy carbs and fats such as fruits and vegetables.

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Not Exercising

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Besides sticking to a healthy diet, working out is crucial in your weight loss plan. Exercising helps you to torch those unwanted calories more efficiently.

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This story was first published in SHAPE.