Ничего не ем и не худею почему: «Мало ем но не худею. Почему не уходит лишний вес?» – Яндекс.Кью

Почти не ем, но не худею: 10 причин, по которым диеты не работают

Если ты на протяжении месяца и более следишь за своим питанием, а вес не уходит и стоит на месте, ищи причину в нашем списке!

Почему лишние килограммы не исчезают

1. Все ли в порядке со щитовидкой?

Если у тебя гипотериоз, то есть функция щитовидной железы существенно снижена, ты не похудеешь, пока не разберешься с этой проблемой. Первыми симптомами гипотериоза являются повышенная утомляемость, подавленность, постоянная хандра и апатия. Ты сейчас хмыкнула и подумала, что поздней осенью это типичное состояние для всех? В том-то и опасность: списывая свое состояние на плохую погоду, отсутствие солнца и унылую перспективу прожить еще полгода в темноте и холоде, ты можешь упустить болезнь. Если ты живешь в состоянии «Жизнь — тлен» — срочно к врачу. Тебе нужно сдать кровь на уровень гормонов тироксина Т4 и трийодтиронина Т3.

2. Не слишком ли ты расслабилась?

Если в твоей жизни в последнее время происходят сплошь позитивные события, близкие радуют, любимый балует, начальник хвалит, а друзья восхищаются, мы очень рады за тебя, но… именно это ощущение благополучия и спокойствия может быть причиной снижения метаболизма. Люди, испытывающие так называемый «позитивный стресс», имеют более активный обмен веществ и легче сбрасывают вес по сравнению с пребывающими в состоянии полного умиротворения. «Позитивным» считается стресс от физической нагрузки, эмоционального сопереживания реальным людям или персонажам книг и фильмов, безопасных острых ощущений, вроде тех, что человек испытывает на американских горках.

3. Так ли мало ты ешь?

Что делать, если вес не уходит? Если ты оцениваешь количество потребленной пищи по объему порций, проверь, не закрался ли в список продуктов, которые ты ешь, какой-нибудь жирненький псевдодиетический враг — например, тофу, сухофрукты или ананасы, которые совсем не так безобидны, как кажутся.

4. Достаточно ли ты спишь?

Не секрет, что здоровый сон сказывается на состоянии кожи и общем самочувствии. Но знаешь ли ты, что он непосредственно влияет и на вес? Система простая: для восстановления сил организму требуется не менее семи часов сна в сутки. При меньшем количестве отдыха организм испытывает нехватку энергии. Энергию организм может вырабатывать, расщепляя жиры. А чтобы было, что расщеплять… Правильно, он их накапливает. Проверь, не недосыпаешь ли ты?

5. Не приходится ли основной прием пищи на вечер?

Если ты завтракаешь чашкой кофе, обедаешь бутербродом, а за ужином устраиваешь себе праздник живота, то даже при безупречно выдержанной суточной калорийности блюд ты будешь оставаться в своем весе. Есть условное правило подсчета калорий в разное время суток. Калорийность продуктов, которые ты съела до 12−00, раздели на два; с 12 до 18 часов — считай, как есть; а после 18−00 умножай калорийность вдвое.

6. Ощущаешь ли ты постоянное чувство голода?

Обычно именно это чувство радует худеющих: я голодна, значит, я мало ем, значит, я худею. Ничего подобного! Если ты ощущаешь голод, значит, ты толстеешь. Потому что организм понятия не имеет о новом платье, в которое надо влезть, но он точно знает: голод — это плохо. Это сигнал, что наступили тяжелые времена и надо запасать жир. Побольше.

7. Не мерзнешь ли ты?

Жировые запасы организму нужны не только для поддержания активности, но и для банальной защиты от холода. Если ты одеваешься слишком легко или у тебя дома и на работе отопление не слишком хорошее, организм вполне может запасать жир, чтобы обеспечить нормальную работу внутренних органов, ведь чем ниже температура, тем медленнее функционируют все системы.

8. А может, ты уже достаточно худая?

У организма есть внутренний встроенный датчик нормы. Тот вес, который для тебя нормален. С поправкой на телосложение (астеническое, нормостеническое или гиперстеническое) определить норму тебе поможет индекс массы тела — масса тела в килограммах, деленная на квадрат роста в сантиметрах. Нормальный ИМТ находится в пределах 18,5−24,9. Если твой результат меньше, чем 18,5, дальнейшее похудение не просто опасно, а смертельно опасно. Так что прекращай сокрушаться «не ем, а вес не уходит» и начинай нормально питаться.

9. Не страдаешь ли ты запорами?

Не самый аппетитный момент, но уж говорить — так начистоту. Если в твоем организме сбоит выделительная система, застой веса может объясняться тем, что кишечник переполнен. Увеличь количество выпиваемой воды и ешь больше клетчатки: это легко и быстро исправит ситуацию.

10. Не переусердствовала ли ты с тренировками?

Если ты завсегдатай спортзала, не исключено, что твой вес остается стабильным, потому что более легкий жир замещают более тяжелые мышцы. То есть в объемах ты уменьшаешься, а в килограммах нет. Но разве главное — цифры на весах? Если талия стала тоньше, а ноги — стройнее, какая разница, сколько там показывают весы, правда?

Текст Cosmo.ru

«Не могу похудеть, что делаю не так?» – Яндекс.Кью

Я тоже иногда задаюсь, этим вопросом, но потом быстро вспоминаю огрехи питания, и всё встает на свои места 😅
Вообще, правильнее рассуждать «Что я делаю точно правильно и почему это не приносит мне ожидаемых результатов». Стройное и подтянутое тело с красивыми пропорциями мы имеем тогда, когда в нашей жизни сочетаются здоровье, потребление калорий в рамках потребностей и физическая активность.

• Калории: для начала, чтобы сбросить вес необходимо создать дефицит калорий в рационе. Он должен быть регулярным и не экстремальным. Если с учётом вашего образа жизни вам требуется в норме 2000 калорий, а вы снижаете планку до 1200, то организм может выдать обратную реакцию: перейти в режим «голодная война» и ещё активнее запасаться лишним весом, чтобы выжить. Оптимальная разница для создания дефицита — 200-300 калорий. Кстати, по этой же причине не рекомендую быстро снижать вес — всё , что быстро ушло, может также быстро вернуться ещё и в двойных объёмах. Лучше медленно, но стабильно с закреплением результата.
• Физическая активность: это не обязательно спортзал, гантельки и фитнес-бикини. Сейчас очень много видов деятельности, которые придутся по душе людям с разным темпераментом, уровнем физической подготовки и состоянием здоровья. Поэтому не надо насиловать или корить себя, если не получается войти во вкус какого-то популярного или модно направления. Вспомните, что есть и стрейчинг, и йога, и кардио, и бальные танцы и что угодно ещё , что вызывает у вас чувство приятной усталости в мышцах и удовлетворения собой, как человеком, после тренировки. А иногда даже смена элементарных привычек, помогает добавить активности в ваш образ жизни: можно подниматься по лестнице, а не на лифте, пройтись пешком до работы или в гости, на выходных выбраться на природу, а не засесть за сериалы, начать делать зарядку по утрам. Кстати, если у вас не получается создать дефицит калорий за счет питания, то его можно создать, увеличив физическую нагрузку .
• Здоровье: тут как раз ответ на вопрос, что мы задавали вначале «почему я всё делаю так, но не худею». В здоровом теле здоровый вес. Поэтому если питание и физическая активность у вас в норме без срывов и пропусков, но вес героически стоит на своём , стоит задуматься о консультации врачей. Стресс, заболевания эндокринной системы, гормональные сбои и скачки и иные причины могут мешать нам сбрасывать вес. Тут уж корректировка образа жизни в купе с питанием и медикаментозным лечением в коплексе также дадут свои плоды.

Снова обращаю внимание , что процесс похудения не должен быть экстремальным и быстрым. Ведь если вы к выходным сбросили пару кило, а потом наелись от души и валялись на диване весь день, то вам вернется уже не пара, а все четыре килошечки. А а последствии тело перестанет реагировать на такие качели и даст сбой! Так что лучше навсегда заменить вредные привычки в питании и деятельности, похудеть и поддерживать здоровый образ жизни, чтобы быть постоянно тонусе и в любой день и к любому событию влезать в любимую одежду иди появляться на пляже.

«Почему я не могу похудеть?» – Яндекс.Кью

Причинa 1. Вы нeпрaвильнo oцeнивaeтe рaзмeры пoрции!!

Рeзультaты исслeдoвaний пoкaзывaют, чтo люди oбычнo съeдaют нa 700 ккaл в дeнь бoльшe, чeм oни думaют.

Чтo дeлaть?
Пeрвoe врeмя стoит вeсти тoчный учeт всeй пoтрeбляeмoй пищи. Вoспoльзуйтeсь oнлaйн счeтчикoм кaлoрий, чтoбы зaрaнee тщaтeльнo рaссчитaть мaссу и кaлoрийнoсть свoeгo eжeднeвнoгo рaциoнa.

Причинa 2. Вы упoтрeбляeтe мнoгo жирa.

Пытaясь исключить из рaциoнa мaйoнeз, мaргaрин, жирныe сoусы, мы чaстo зaбывaeм o тoм, чтo мнoгo жирoв сoдeржится в мясe, мoлoкe и сырe.

Чтo дeлaть?
Сoвeты дoстaтoчнo прoсты.
• Вo-пeрвых, oргaнизм дoлжeн пoлучaть дoстaтoчнo клeтчaтки, витaминoв А и С, фoлиeвoй кислoты, всe этo пoмoжeт пoхудeнию.
• Вo-втoрых, oткaжитeсь oт жaрeнoгo. Дaжe пoлeзнoe рaститeльнoe мaслo, рaзoгрeвшись нa скoвoрoдкe, приoбрeтaeт врeдныe свoйствa. В-трeтьих, пoкупaя пoлуфaбрикaты, внимaтeльнo изучaйтe этикeтку нa нaличиe/oтсутствиe лишних жирoв.

Причинa 3. Вы прoпускaeтe зaвтрaк

Исслeдoвaния пoкaзывaют, чтo 35% людeй, прoпускaющих утрeнний приeм пищи, дoбирaют нeдoстaющиe кaлoрии в тeчeниe дня и, кaк прaвилo, пeрeбирaют. Спeциaлисты жe утвeрждaют, чтo пeрвый приeм пищи сaмый вaжный и влияeт нa вeсь прeдстoящий дeнь.

Чтo дeлaть?
Вмeстo тoгo, чтoбы мчaться нa рaбoту с пустым жeлудкoм, пригoтoвьтe oвсянку или мюсли с мoлoкoм, съeшьтe нeмнoгo фруктoв или выпeйтe хoтя бы стaкaн сoкa.

Причинa 4. Нe eшьтe чипсы и нe пeйтe гaзирoвку
Если вы дeйствитeльнo хoтитe скинуть лишниe килoгрaммы, тo придeтся брoсить эту привычку. Пeрeкусить мeжду приeмaми пищи мoжнo фруктaми или oвoщaми – яблoкaми, aпeльсинaми или мoркoвкoй.

Пичинa 5. Вы игнoрируeтe цeльнoзeрнoвoй хлeб.

Тaкoй хлeб бoгaт клeтчaткoй, слoжными углeвoдaми, витaминaми и микрoэлeмeнтaми. Обычный хлeб сoдeржит знaчитeльнo бoльшe жирa, сaхaрa, сoли, врeдных дoбaвoк и кoнсeрвaнтoв.

Чтo дeлaть?
Откaжитeсь oт бeлoгo хлeбa в пoльзу цeльнoзeрнoвoгo с дoбaвлeниeм oвсa или oрeхoв.

Причинa 6. Вы упoтрeбляeтe мaлo кaльция.

Кaльций укрeпляeт кoсти и снижaeт риск вoзникнoвeния oстeoпoрoзa – этo oбщeизвeстный фaкт. Нo лишь нeмнoгиe знaют, чтo кaльций спoсoбствуeт снижeнию вeсa. Былo дoкaзaнo, чтo для эффeктивнoй бoрьбы с избытoчным вeсoм, нужнo пoлучaть 1000-1200 мг кaльция в дeнь.

Чтo дeлaть?
Выпивaть 4 стaкaнa мoлoкa в дeнь (лучшe нeжирнoгo) – этo вoспoлнит сутoчную пoтрeбнoсть oргaнизмa в кaльции. Мoлoкo мoжнo зaмeнить aпeльсинoвым сoкoм. Твoрoг, рыбa, йoгурт, oбeзжирeнныe сыры, рис, мoркoвь, яблoки тaкжe являются пoдхoдящими истoчникaми кaльция.

Причинa 7. Вы упoтрeбляeтe нeдoстaтoчнoe кoличeствo бoбoвых.

Сoя, гoрoх и бoбы являются прeкрaсными истoчникaми рaститeльнoгo бeлкa, клeтчaтки и слoжных углeвoдoв и aбсoлютнo лишeны нaсыщeнных жирoв и хoлeстeринa.

Чтo дeлaть?
Упoтрeбляйтe бoбoвыe в пищу хoтя бы oдин рaз в дeнь.

Причинa 8. Вы думaeтe, чтo нe смoжeтe прoжить бeз сaхaрa.

75% сaхaрa, сoдeржится в кoнфeтaх, слaдoстях, гaзирoвaнных нaпиткaх и т.д.

Чтo дeлaть?
Вмeстo тoгo чтoбы упoтрeблять эти прoдукты eжeднeвнo, вoзьмитe зa прaвилo лaкoмиться слaдoстями oдин рaз в нeдeлю. Этo впoлнe удoвлeтвoрит пoтрeбнoсти oргaнизмa. А eсли вы стaнeтe внимaтeльнee читaть этикeтки, тo смoжeтe eщe бoльшe умeньшить пoтрeблeниe сaхaрoзы, фруктoзы и глюкoзы.

Лично я похудела с помощью эффективного сжиросжигателя, который является безопасным. Рекомендую прочитать дневник домашнего похудения, где рассказано про безопасный сильнейший сжигатель жира. Средство стимулирует сжигание жира в организме без физических нагрузок. Оно даёт очень мощный эффект. Если интересно, вот ссылка

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Drink at least 1 liter of water per day 90003 90021 90022 Drink at least 1 liter, 33 ounces or 4 cups of water per day to 90011 prevent any water retention / bloating or false fat gains 90012 because your body actually holds onto water when you do not drink enough water.90025 90022 You may have to drink more than 1 liter of water per day if you’re eating a lot of bad foods like these here because those foods are high in sodium / salt which cause you to retain water and you’ll need to drink more than 1 liter to flush out any excess water weight. 90025 90022 90011 Do not drink away all your calories meaning 90012 its best to drink ONLY water (0 calories) instead of wasting calories on sugary sodas they may cause you to gain weight (90071 see this below & How to stop drinking soda 90072) 90025 90022 90011 Tip: 90012 You’ll burn an extra 140 calories per day for every gallon of ice cold water you drink.90025 90038 90079 I had a client who 90011 lost 20 pounds in 1 week 90012 after adding JUST water to his diet. He was so bloated, his rings did not fit him, stomach was large, and socks would indent his lower legs when he removed them. 90082 Stew Smith, Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) 90083 90084 90002 4. Track your calories 90003 90002 The most important thing when it comes to losing weight is how many calories you eat but on the flip side of that … 90003 90043 90090 The # 1 reason Why you can not lose weight is because you’re not tracking your calories.90091 90003 90002 Use 1 of these tools like myfitnesspal.com or Lose It! to track of how many calories you’re eating every day and then … 90003 90021 90022 Start eating less than 2000 calories per day of anything you want and then if you’re not losing weight 90033 or if you’re not losing weight fast enough … 90036 90025 90022 You’re going to keep lowering your calorie intake by up to 250 calories every 3-to-7 days until you find the right amount of calories you need to eat to lose weight.90025 90038 90002 Look at the picture below to get a better idea of ​​how to track your calories … 90003 90105 90002 90011 Please Note: 90012 If you’re eating less than 1500 calories per day and you can not lose weight then chances are you’re not tracking or counting your calories properly so always triple check your calorie counts before you lower your calorie intake. 90003 90002 Optional: Track your protein to lose weight faster 90003 90002 You’ll lose weight regardless of what you eat as long you eat less than 2000 calories per day but studies indicate 90011 You’ll lose weight faster when at least 30% of your diet is protein 90012 because … 90003 90021 90022 Protein kills your appetite making you eat less calories so you’ll lose weight faster like the people in this study who ate 441 less calories per day with more protein in their diet & … 90025 90022 You’ll burn an extra 260 calories per day or you’ll burn about the same amount of calories exercising for 30 minutes with more protein in your diet (90071 see the proof 90072) & … 90025 90022 People lost 11 pounds in 12 weeks during this study JUST by adding more protein to their diet.79 High protein foods 90025 90038 90002 Do not eat back the calories you burn exercising! 90003 90002 See why it’s absolutely insane to eat back the calories you burn exercising but When you’re tracking your calories DO NOT eat back the calories you burn exercising unless you want to lose weight much slower or unless you want to waste your time exercising to lose weight like the guy in this video … 90003 90002 90131 90006 90003 90002 Before you get too excited about losing weight eating anything you want on the NowLoss Diet — 90033 Here’s … 90036 90003 90002 4 Reasons You Should Eat Mostly Healthy Foods 90003 90002 1.You Will Not Gain Weight 90003 90002 You can eat nothing but unhealthy foods and still lose weight as long as you eat less than 2000 calories but … 90003 90002 So unless you have a lot of willpower you’ll need to cut back on how much unhealthy foods you put in your diet. 90003 90002 2. You’ll Definitely Lose Weight Faster 90003 90002 Healthy weight loss foods fill you up quicker, kills your cravings & reduces your hunger keeping you satisfied much longer meaning 90011 you’ll eat much less 90012 and lose weight much faster.90003 90021 90022 You may find it hard to eat even 1200 calories on a diet high in healthy weight loss foods because you’re going to always feel full & satisfied much longer. 90025 90022 249 Weight Loss Foods 90025 90038 90002 3. You Can Eat Much More 90003 90002 Healthy weight loss foods have a low calorie density meaning they pack a small amount of calories in a large amount of food vs. unhealthy foods that pack a lot of calories in a tiny amount of food.90003 90002 For example, You’d have to eat 4 apples (1 of the best weight loss foods) to equal about the same amount of calories in 1 candy bar … 90003 90164 90002 4. You’ll Look Better Naked 90003 90002 This has nothing to do with losing weight but a diet of mostly unhealthy foods will lead to bad skin, wrinkles, acne and yellow teeth which basically makes you look older & uglier and common sense should tell you that bad foods will put you in the hospital much quicker than weight loss foods will.90003 90169 Let’s recap the 4-Step NowLoss Diet to lose weight eating anything you like 90170 90002 1. Eat Less Than 2000 Calories a Day 90003 90021 90022 90011 Optional: 90012 Use the weight loss calculator to see exactly how many calories you need to eat to lose weight. 90025 90022 90011 Remember: 90012 Eat anything you want because losing weight is based on HOW MUCH or How Many calories you eat and not WHAT you eat. 90025 90038 90002 2. Eat Whenever You Want 90003 90002 3.Drink 1 Liter of Water per day 90003 90002 4. Track Your Calories 90003 90021 90022 Track your calories with one of the tools here 90025 90022 Lower your calorie intake by 100-to-250 calories every 3-to-7 days ONLY IF you have not lost any weight or if you’re not satisfied with how fast you’re losing weight. 90025 90022 90011 Optional: 90012 Make at least 30% of your diet protein to lose weight faster. 90025 90022 NEVER eat back the calories you burn exercising unless you want to waste your time exercising.90025 90038 90002 They Used the NowLoss Diet 90003 90002 Lost 132 Pounds to Weigh 132 Lbs! 90003 90205 90079 Just want to give you the results of your HIIT workouts & Nowloss Diet plan. 90082 Edward Caezar Pababero 90083 90084 90002 Lost 140 Pounds 90003 90212 90079 I used the nowloss diet watching my calorie intake, Drank 80-to-100 ounces of water daily and I did high intensity workouts like this 90082 Alexa Ahrionne 90083 90084 90002 Lost 99 Pounds 90003 90219 90079 I’ve used your NowLoss Diet + IF and lost 45 kgs (90071 99 Pounds 90072) 90082 Rudra Patra 90083 90084 90002 «I’m losing weight STILL eating CRAP! Its AMAZING !!» 90003 90228 90079 I decided I wanted to try eating whatever I want and I’m losing weight STILL eating CRAP! its AMAZING !! 90002 Thank you SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH.I will NEVER be «fat» again thanks to you. This changed my life forever. Hopefully you see this. Have a great day. Bye. 90082 Neenee Kali 90083 90003 90084 90002 Lost 81 Pounds in 6 Months 90003 90237 90079 I believe in the NowLoss Diet because I did the same thing I could eat Apple pie and custard every evening lol — I lost 81lbs over 6 months 90082 90011 Jammy Burrell 90012 90083 90084 90002 He lost 84 lbs. in 9 months 90003 90246 90079 I used a lot of dieting tips (mainly the NowLoss Diet from your website) and used a lot of the techniques U showed in your videos.90082 Thanks mate, 90011 Jake Payne 90012 90083 90084 90002 Lost 70 Pounds 90003 90043 90256 90003 90079 I used the 2000 calorie or less method also and it worked for me !!!! 90011 Lost 70 pounds 90012 90082 Tay Pittman 90083 90084 90002 Finally at 71kg 90003 90266 90079 Following the NowLoss Diet along with this running workout helped me get down to 71kg 90082 Manny Schellenberg 90083 90084 90002 From 207-to-170 90003 90273 90079 By just doing 20 min Jumping Jack Workout twice daily and eating from the nowloss.com diet I have gone from 207 lbs to 170 lbs. 90082 Adil Ilyas 90083 90084 90079 Thank you so much for your «Now Loss Diet». I have been using it, eating whatever I want and 90090 have lost 31 lbs so far. 90091 90082 Alecia 90083 90084 90079 Damn bro thanks alot with your tips dieting! 90090 I lost like 40 lbs doing the fast food diet 90091 counting calories! 90082 Carlos 90083 90084 90079 I have read alot of blogs and diet plans but nobody seemed to explain the thing with sugar and salt making you crave for food … They just said it will make you gain weight not because you will crave and EAT MORE but just by eating it it makes you fat thats what they said … and 1 word for Adrian — LEGEND! You are my idol man 90082 Marian Atanasov 90083 90084 90002 How Fast Will I Lose Weight on the NowLoss Diet? 90003 90002 That mainly depends on how overweight you are and these other weight loss factors but 90011 The less calories you eat = the faster you’ll lose weight 90012 and that’s why its important you eat more weight loss foods instead of these bad foods to control your hunger and cravings to keep your calorie intake as low as possible to lose weight as fast and easy as possible.90003 90002 To Lose Up to 5 Pounds a Week … 90003 90002 Use the NowLoss Diet with these 10 Workout Tips to Burn 48% More Belly Fat 90003 90002 Depending on how overweight you are this fast weight loss pace of up to 5 pounds per week could last anywhere from 1 week to 3 months with your weight loss getting much slower as you get closer to your weight loss goal. 90003 90002 More Tips 90003 90002 Trending 90003 .90000 Why Can not I Lose Weight? 3 Reasons For Your Lack Of Weight Loss 90001 90002 A little over a year ago, I wrote an article that contained 11 mostly-sarcastic-yet-entirely-accurate reasons for why a person can not lose weight. It has since gone on to become one of the most popular articles I’ve ever written. Which is nice. 90003 90002 You know what’s less-nice? When I STILL get 40 emails / messages / comments a day from people 90005 who STILL claim to be «doing everything right» but yet «STILL can not lose weight.»90006 90003 90002 Now when this happens, the first thing I do is send the person to that article I just mentioned. And from there, one of three potential outcomes will occur. 90003 90002 The first is that the person reads it, understands my points and goes on to successfully lose weight. Awesome! The second is that the person completely misses / ignores my points and calls me an asshole instead. Much less awesome, but still kinda fun. The third outcome is a little different, and it stems from the fact that there are two 90011 additional 90012 reasons that I should have included in that article but somehow forgot.90003 90002 To make up for it, I’m going to explain both of those reasons right here, right now … and recap that original reason as well. Ready? Here are the 3 reasons for your lack of weight loss … 90003 90016 1. There Is No Deficit 90017 90002 Technically, 90005 this is the only legitimate reason for why a person can not lose weight 90006, so I HAVE to mention it. That original article I wrote covered this fact pretty well, so I’m not going to repeat it all again. I will however link you there (11 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight) and to a newer and even better version I recently wrote (36 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight) and give you a quick summary.Which is this … 90003 90002 As long as you’re a relatively healthy person (eg no thyroid issues … and if you’re unsure, you should see a doctor and find out), then you’re either eating more calories than you think , burning less calories than you think, or some combination of both … 90005 and no deficit exists 90006. That’s it. Always. 100% of the time. There is nothing else it could be. 90003 90002 And this «deficit» I’m referring to is of course a 90011 caloric deficit 90012, which is the one and only cause of fat loss.Details here: How To Lose Fat and What Is The Best Way To Lose Weight Fast And Keep It Off 90003 90002 So if it appears as though you can not lose weight no matter what you do, the very simple answer is that you’re just not doing the one thing you actually need to be doing, which is creating a caloric deficit. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Which means it’s not starvation mode. It’s not because «muscle weighs more than fat.» It’s not your carb intake, or your fat intake, or how clean or dirty your specific food sources are, or the glycemic index, or your meal frequency, or your nutrient timing, or any of the other nonsense people will commonly consider when the weight loss they’re trying to make happen does not actually happen.90003 90002 It’s always just a lack of a 90003.90000 What to stop eating and why 90001 90002 One way to lose weight is to eat a more healthful diet. Knowing which foods to avoid and which to eat can help a person reach or maintain their ideal weight. 90003 90002 In general, when trying to lose weight, it is best to reduce or avoid foods that are calorie dense. However, the number of calories in a food is not the only factor to consider. 90003 90002 For example, low-calorie foods that lack nutrients such as fiber and protein can still leave a person feeling hungry and unsatisfied, which can make it harder to resist snacking.90003 90002 In this article, we discuss 14 different types of food to avoid eating when trying to lose weight. 90003 90002 Many beverages, such as sodas, sports drinks, and fruit juices, are very high in added sugars but often low in other nutrients. Consuming these beverages adds calories to the diet but does not help a person feel full. 90003 90002 The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people limit calories from added sugars to no more than 10 percent of their total daily intake, which is around 12 teaspoons for a 2,000-calorie diet.90003 90002 These Dietary Guidelines also state that the average person in the United States consumes around 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Almost half of this sugar comes from drinks, including sweetened teas and coffees. 90003 90002 A 2015 study found an association between consuming sugar-sweetened beverages and excess weight gain in children and adolescents. 90003 90002 Baked foods, such as cookies, pastries, and many premade desserts, are often very high in added sugars, including fructose.90003 90002 A 2015 study found that participants who ingested fructose experienced greater hunger and desire for food than those who ingested glucose, another type of sugar. 90003 90002 Many baked foods also contain trans fats. The results of a 2016 study in mice suggest that a diet high in trans fats may increase the risk of obesity. 90003 90002 According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are the primary source of trans fats in processed foods. The FDA also state that «removing PHOs from processed foods could prevent thousands of heart attacks and deaths each year.»90003 90002 Fried foods, including French fries, are generally high in calories, salt, and unhealthful fats. 90003 90002 Many restaurants cook their fries in a deep fryer to give them a crispy texture, but this cooking method adds a significant amount of fat and calories. Despite this, because they lack fiber and protein, French fries do not help a person feel full for very long. 90003 90002 A 2017 study investigated the consumption of fried potatoes in 4,440 people aged between 45 and 79 years.The researchers reported that participants who ate fried potatoes at least twice a week had a higher risk of premature death than those who ate them less frequently. They also found that the consumption of unfried potatoes did not increase the risk of death. 90003 90002 When eating out, people looking to lose weight should select a salad, fresh fruit, or a pickle as a side instead of fries. 90003 90002 Hamburgers from restaurants, especially fast-food establishments, are often high in fat and calories.90003 90002 A 14-year study from 2013 investigated the consumption of restaurant foods in 19,479 young African-American women. The researchers reported that participants who ate restaurant burgers at least twice a week had a higher risk of obesity than those who ate them on fewer than five occasions per year. 90003 90002 Lean, ground beef can be part of a healthful diet if a person cooks it at home without added fats or oils. An occasional homemade burger can be a good source of protein, iron, and some B vitamins.90003 90002 When trying to lose weight, it is best to avoid hamburgers and fried foods when eating out. More healthful alternatives can include grilled chicken, fish, or salads with grilled meat. 90003 Share on PinterestReplacing potato chips with healthful alternatives, such as toasted nuts, can help prevent weight gain. 90002 Crackers and chips are often high in calories and may also contain added fats, salts, and sugar. 90003 90002 Crackers and chips are types of processed food. A 2015 study in Brazil found a positive correlation between the consumption of «ultra-processed foods» and obesity.90003 90002 More healthful snacking options include raw carrots or celery with hummus or a small portion of toasted nuts with no added salt or sugar. 90003 90002 White pasta or bread that people make using refined wheat flour is typically high in calories and carbohydrates but low in fiber, protein, and other nutrients. 90003 90002 Whole-grain varieties of pasta and bread are readily available. These generally contain more fiber and nutrients than white varieties, which can make them more filling and healthful.90003 90002 The ingredients label should list a whole-grain flour as the main type of flour. Some examples include whole-wheat flour, brown rice flour, and whole-rye flour. 90003 90002 White rice is very low in fat but also contains minimal fiber and protein. 90003 90002 A 2016 study in Iran identified a link between white rice consumption and obesity in female adolescents. White rice also has a high glycemic index, which means that it can cause a spike in a person’s blood sugar levels after they eat it.90003 90002 Brown rice, quinoa, and cauliflower rice are healthful alternatives to white rice. These options are richer in dietary fiber, which can help a person feel fuller for longer. 90003 90002 Although energy and granola bars are often rich in fiber and protein, they can sometimes contain as much sugar as a candy bar. 90003 90002 More healthful snack options include: 90003 90064 90065 sliced ​​apple with peanut butter 90066 90065 mixed nuts 90066 90065 Greek yogurt with berries 90066 90065 a hard-boiled egg 90066 90073 90002 Fresh fruits contain fiber and beneficial nutrients and are generally low in calories.Dried fruits, however, can be more calorie dense. 90003 90002 As they contain much less water, dried fruits are a concentrated source of fructose. As a result, gram for gram, dried fruit contains more calories and sugar than fresh fruit. 90003 90002 However, dried fruits still contain fiber and nutrients, making them a better sweet snack option than cookies or candies. 90003 90002 People who are trying to lose weight can still enjoy dried fruits in moderation, but it is important to check that they do not contain added sugar.Some «candied» or «sweetened» dried fruits may contain as much sugar as a candy bar. 90003 90002 Many people consider yogurt to be a healthful food for weight loss. Greek yogurt, in particular, contains protein, and the bacterial cultures in yogurt may aid digestion. However, with so many different types of yogurt available, it is important to read the nutrition labels. 90003 90002 It is best to avoid sugar- or honey-sweetened yogurts. Fat-free yogurts are especially likely to contain added sugars.90003 90002 Look for Greek yogurt without added sugar and sprinkle fresh berries on the top for flavor. 90003 90002 Ice cream is a high-sugar, high-calorie dessert that offers very little protein and no fiber. It is also easy to exceed the recommended portion size of ice cream, which is usually half a cup. 90003 90002 Consider frozen fruit for an alternative cold and sweet treat. Or, blend Greek yogurt with fresh fruit and freeze the mixture in popsicle molds for a homemade frozen treat. 90003 90002 Processed meat includes meat that manufacturers have either: 90003 90064 90065 dried 90066 90065 smoked 90066 90065 fermented 90066 90065 canned 90066 90065 otherwise processed and preserved 90066 90073 90002 Examples of processed meats include bacon, jerky, hot dogs, salami, and ham.These types of meat are often high in salt and low in nutrients. They also tend to be calorie-dense compared with lean protein sources, such as poultry, fish, and beans. 90003 90002 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) class processed meat as a carcinogen, which means that it can cause cancer. 90003 90002 Alcoholic beverages are calorie dense and generally high in sugar, but they contain little or no protein and fiber. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: 90003 90064 90065 a regular 12-ounce (oz) beer contains about 153 calories 90066 90065 a light 12-oz beer contains approximately 103 calories 90066 90065 a 5-oz glass of red wine contains close to 125 calories 90066 90065 a 1.5-oz glass of an 80-proof distilled spirit contains an average of 97 calories 90066 90073 90002 People who are trying to lose weight can still enjoy the occasional alcoholic beverage if they wish. However, it is best to drink alcohol in moderation. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no more than one alcoholic drink per day for females and a maximum of two per day for males. 90003 90002 Candy bars are generally unhealthful due to their high calorie, sugar, and fat content.90003 90002 However, a person trying to lose weight can still enjoy chocolate in moderation. It is usually best to choose one or two small pieces of dark chocolate with a minimum of 70 percent cocoa. Dark chocolate typically contains less sugar than milk or white chocolate varieties. 90003 90002 When trying to lose weight or maintain a healthful weight, it is important to choose the right foods and to avoid those that are calorie-dense but low in fiber, protein, and other healthful nutrients. 90003 90002 People who are unable to achieve a healthful weight through diet and exercise may wish to consider speaking to a doctor or dietician.90003.90000 Why Successfully Losing Weight Has Nothing to Do With the Scale 90001 90002 It finally happened. I finally snapped. 90003 90002 After more than two months of a relatively positive attitude about following the federal Dietary Guidelines and Physical Activity Guidelines, I found myself yelling into the open refrigerator, «This sucks!» 90003 90002 «What’s wrong?» my wife asked from the other room, understandably a bit alarmed. 90003 90002 «I do not know what to eat anymore!» 90003 90002 I closed the fridge and stomped back upstairs to my office empty-handed.90003 90002 How did I get here? Let’s rewind. 90003 90014 Accepting Your New Nutrition Rules 90015 90002 During month three of my quest to get my weight (and health) under control, I decided that I would start to incorporate some more rules from the Dietary Guidelines into my plan. Specifically, I wanted to start tracking my intake of saturated fat, added sugar, sodium and trans fat. 90003 90002 Here are the rules according to the federal Dietary Guidelines: 90003 90020 90021 Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fat.For me, that equals 250 calories, or 28 grams (250 calories / 9 grams of fat per calorie = 27.7). 90022 90021 Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from added sugar. For me, that equals 250 calories, or 62 grams (250 calories / 4 grams of carbohydrate per calorie = 62.5). 90022 90021 Consume less than 2300 mg per day of sodium. 90022 90021 Limit the intake of trans fats to as low as possible. 90022 90029 90002 (You can learn more about the importance of limiting these elements of your diet in the Executive Summary of the Dietary Guidelines.) 90003 90002 For me, the biggest challenge has been the sodium restriction. The Dietary Guidelines downplay the omnipresence of sodium as follows: «Sodium is found in foods across the food supply.» 90003 90002 Or, as I would scream into the void that is my refrigerator, «I do not know what to eat anymore!» 90003 90002 The average American currently consumes 3440 mg of sodium daily, about 150 percent of the 2300 mg guideline. 90003 90002 The average American currently consumes 3440 mg of sodium daily, about 150 percent of the 2300 mg guideline.Before I started this project, I averaged 3654 mg per day, above that national average. This is clearly not a matter of me identifying a handful of foods to better manage, but a substantial overhaul of my eating habits — eating habits I had already overhauled just two months prior. 90003 90002 I went day by day through my food log on the MyFitnessPal app to find the culprits. 90003 90020 90021 No more deli meats. Instead, I cooked batches of boneless, skinless chicken breast for sandwiches. 90022 90021 No more prepackaged brown rice and quinoa (and I had been so proud of myself for eating that in the first place!).I started making a few days ‘worth of brown rice at a time. 90022 90021 No more prepackaged spice mixes or sauces. And no more soy sauce, even the so-called low-sodium version. I started cooking Asian meals with fresh ginger, minced garlic and Sriracha. Instead of using «taco seasoning,» I started cooking with chili powder and eating more salsa. 90022 90029 90002 Get the better newsletter. 90003 90002 I’ll admit that finding ways to cut sodium has been a tremendous and ongoing challenge. What I’ve learned is that cutting sodium from my diet means cutting as many prepackaged foods as possible, and seeking low-sodium options whenever possible.Once thing I noticed was that my caloric intake dropped a bit as I addressed my sodium intake. I realized that I used to eat certain foods because I could. For example, before tackling the sodium rules I was eating a bag of baked sea salt potato chips with lunch most days. I could easily fit the 100-calorie package within my calorie limits without altering my macronutrient ratios. Now that I’m more aware of the 150 mg of sodium in each bag, I’ve stopped eating them and — importantly — have not replaced them with another snack or side dish.It’s simply one less thing I’m eating each day. 90003 90014 Focusing on Fitness: The Other Half of the Equation 90015 90002 The change in my diet is, of course, only half of this project. I also have to adhere to the Physical Activity Guidelines, which present a different set of struggles. 90003 90002 In addition to two full-body resistance-training sessions each week, the guidelines call for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week. My plan at the outset was to complete four, 40-minute cardio sessions weekly.90003 90002 Moving forward, I wanted to build up the duration of my gym-based cardio sessions from 40 to 50 minutes, which would enable me to reach the 150-minute threshold in only three sessions instead of four. That way, I’d be able to do three cardio sessions interspersed with two strength training sessions, giving me two days off each week. 90003 90014 Related 90015 90002 To put this in perspective, when I first joined the gym about 18 months before beginning this project, I could only perform 8 minutes of exercise on the elliptical machine at a time, so 50 minutes would be a substantial achievement.90003 Finding active hobbies allowed Green to cut down on time spent in the gym. Jennifer Mesk Photography 90002 90067 Take-home tip: 90068 The key to incorporating more cardio into your life is not staring at a timer on the elliptical and wondering if you’ll make it to 50 minutes. It’s finding something that you like doing and prioritizing that in your schedule. 90003 90002 It does not necessarily have to be gym-based either. For example, I really enjoy hiking, so getting enough cardio actually got easier over time, particularly during the spring and summer.Warmer weather meant I was able to get out and hike more, which helped me build up my endurance and hike for longer distances. These extended «workouts» allow me to take another day or two off from performing cardio at the gym. 90003 90002 With more cardio and better endurance under my belt, I was inspired to actually work out more. I never thought I would say that I wanted to work out more than the bare minimum, but after a few months, I decided I was dedicated to stepping up my game when it came to resistance training.90003 90014 Never Trust the Scale 90015 90002 It’s amazing how much my mood, my motivation and my enthusiasm are influenced by the number on the scale. I know that resistance training is adding lean muscle mass and creating fluctuations in my weight. I know that this project is really about improving my body composition and overall health. I have been reading and writing for years about the importance of having other measures of success when trying to get a handle on your lifestyle. 90003 90002 Despite all of that, knowing that I had lost only 2.6 pounds during month 2 of this project really brought me down. 90003 90002 Knowing that I had lost only 2.6 pounds during month two of this project really brought me down. 90003 90002 I forced myself to remember that in addition to getting compliments and going down a size in both my pants and shirts, I’d been feeling better — and stronger. It had been a long time (perhaps forever) since I completed nine straight weeks of resistance training and I could feel the difference. I was clearly gaining muscle and could feel the way my clothes fit differently.Even simple tasks of daily life, like bending down to tie my shoes or pick up my granddaughter, had become easier, as I have become more flexible and there’s just less of «me» in the way when I move. 90003 90014 Reframing Success 90015 90002 While I was starting to enjoy exercise, in the middle of my second month on this journey there were two weeks in a row where I fell short of my physical-activity goals. 90003 90002 One week, I was 25 minutes short of my cardio goal. 90003 90002 I had missed two out of 40 workouts, which is a 95 percent success rate.90003 90002 The next week, I skipped my second resistance-training session. I can offer you specific reasons (that is, excuses), but they’re pretty weak. The truth is, I was battling some headaches and fatigue, was a little overwhelmed preparing for a work trip and just lost focus. 90003 90002 I mentioned this to my teenage son Dylan, who does not understand how I can ever miss my goals when I’m chronicling the experience of following the guidelines. He said, «You’re acting like it’s not a big deal, but you’ve failed to hit your exercise goals twice in seven weeks!» 90003 90002 That’s a 29 percent failure rate … a low C on my report card.This is something he knew I would never tolerate. 90003 90002 However, looking at things from another perspective, I had missed two out of about 40 workouts, which is a 95 percent success rate. 90003 90002 90067 Take-home tip: 90068 This is a lesson in reframing, and a lesson I really needed to learn. You can beat yourself up about every slip, but the truth is, we are all going to slip. The better approach is to look at the positive, and try to improve again tomorrow. 90003 Just a year prior, Green was too overweight to be able to hike along the Linville Gorge in western North Carolina.Jennifer Mesk Photography 90014 Broaden Your Definition of Success 90015 90002 My biggest lesson this week? Success is defined by much more than weight — it’s about health and the quality of life. 90003 90002 I spent one Saturday afternoon in April hiking along a ridgeline above Linville Gorge in western North Carolina. Speaking very literally, I do not think I could have reached that point a year earlier. Hiking is one of my greatest joys in life, and I was severely limited by not only my weight and fitness level, but also by a number of chronic aches and pains that were making some trails nearly impossible for me.Yet, there I was, overlooking one of the most beautiful vistas I’d ever seen, tired but pain-free. 90003 90002 Look for things in your own life that improve as you change your lifestyle. Perhaps your clothes fit differently. Maybe you’re able to enjoy activities that had once been a struggle. Or maybe you just feel healthier and stronger. 90003 90002 What changes have you seen in your life as you’ve lost weight or become more fit? Tell me all about it on Twitter from noon to 1 p.m. EST Thursday, October 5.Have questions? I’ll be answering those too! 90003 90002 90115 Want more tips like these? NBC News BETTER is obsessed with finding easier, healthier and smarter ways to live. Sign up for our newsletter. 90116 90003.