Based on our years of dealing with weight loss patients, we have compiled a list of our top 7 insights as to why people actually are overweight.
Here's my list - eliminate any one of these from your life and watch the pounds start to fall away...
#7 - We Don't Read Labels
"Low-fat" is not enough. Many low-fat foods are high in sugars and additives which affect the insulin balance and digestive effectiveness.
Better than low-fat are foods with lower sugar content and natural ingredients. Even healthy fats are better than much of what is in the "low-fat" diet food.
#6 - We Eat Out Too Often
Let's face it - eating out is fast & easy, and not that expensive either.
But eating out generally involves less healthy food than if we prepared something at home. Pizza, burgers & fried foods may come from different restaurants but are common enemies when it comes to weight gain.
Many of us claim not to have the time or skills to cook at home, but there are many websites out there that can make it easy for any beginner to succeed.
#5 - Over-sized Portions
Whether we're at a restaurant, grandma's house or just at home, it's super-easy to eat more than we need.
We start with large portions and then even treat ourselves to second helpings and eat much more than we need.
The trick to get past this one is to start with a smaller portion and then avoid second helpings, or include only a small dessert.
#4 - Too Much Sugar
As Americans, we consume more sugary soda drinks than any other country in the world.
A super-size fountain drink tastes so good going down, but it brings in as many calories as an entire meal! Not only that, but sugars are easier to store as fat than protein or other foods.
Try drinking diet soda to avoid the extra sugars, or even better, switch to non-fizzy drinks - unsweetened green tea and water are especially good for weight management!
#3 - Not Enough Sleep
Most of us get 5-6 hours of sleep per night. We may stay up late with the TV or get up early for work, but in either case, we're getting less than the 7-8 hours our bodies need.
When we sleep too little, our bodies don't have the chance to recover and set our hormones back in balance.
Too little sleep leaves us more lethargic with a slower metabolism, plus the out-of-balance hormones leave us hungrier too.
#2 - Too Much Stress
This is the only one of my 7 insights that was also included on the list of reasons (excuses) for excess weight given by those we have met.
As it turns out, excess stress is actually worse than eating chocolate when it comes to weight gain.
Excess stress messes with our hormones (just like too little sleep), but it also exaggerates our eating and inability to correctly process those foods. Bad news, indeed.
#1 - Bad Habits
Even worse than all the insights provided so far, is Weight Gain Enemy #1 - - our own bad habits.
While our good habits promote good health (like brushing our teeth), our bad habits promote and accelerate our weight gain.
Eating ice cream and cake or having a few drinks may feel good at the time of stress, but are killers when it comes to weight management.
Changing out our bad habits is the single most effective way to lose those extra pounds - - and lose them for life!
Although the words may be hard, the message of this article is simple - - eliminate the impact of one or more of these insights from your life and watch your weight drop.
Just pick one and do it.
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