6 unexpected reasons why you are not

reaching your target weight

Yo-yo diets just make you gain weight

What’s holding you back?

1. Lack of sleep

Getting enough shut-eye is as important to health, well-being, and your weight as diet and exercise.

Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Avoid technology or tv an hour before bed for improved

sleep. Avoid large meals before bedtime. Avoid exercise in the evening. Stop drinking coffee around 3pm. Make your bedroom as dark as possible for improved sleep.

2. Suffering from stress

When you are stressed you release cortisol, too much cortisol will cause food cravings and the increased production of insulin which causes storage of excess fat around your mid section and make you unable to lose weight.

Find time to relax every day by practicing yoga or meditation. Avoid processed foods. Cut back on tea, coffee and alcohol. Avoid long and strenuous workout. Drink Liquorice tea. Practice positive affirmations. We can help you find out if you are suffering from Adrenal

fatigue.

3. Consuming too much sugar

Sugar is the new evil and research shows is the reason for the world wide obesity epidemic. Consuming foods high in sugar and low in fat will cause you to gain weight.

Read the label and choose products with less than 10grams of sugar per 100 grams.

Consume a diet high in protein. Choose eggs, fish, meat, chicken, dairy and nuts.

Include the new good fats such as Butter, Olive oil (extra virgin),Avocado, Seeds and full fat yoghurt.

Eat plenty of colourful vegetables and fruit. Eat cereals (apart from Oats), Bread and Pasta less often. Be cautious with food labelling such as “99% less fat”

4. Doing the wrong exercise

Some people may go to the gym 5-6 times per week and still not see results. The problem is usually not enough effort and lack of structure.

A good workout should leave you feeling fairly tired after 30-40 minutes. If you are working out for longer then you are not putting in enough effort.

Ensure you include resistance training with movements such as squats, lunges, press ups and row. The best exercises work multiple muscle groups simultaneously.

Perform a cardio workout based on interval training. Try walking for 1 minute and then running for 1 minute, alternating the two for 15-20 minutes.

Get a training buddy that wants to work hard too. Don’t get distracted and stay focussed on your goal.

5. You have reached a plateau

When you start a new exercise plan it is common to make great gains initially and then suddenly fail to get results.

Start a food diary. You may be surprised about some areas where you are slipping such as afternoon snacks or too much booze.

Make your workouts harder to ensure your exercise stays effective as you get fitter.

Change your routine such as trying some new high intensity workouts or going for hill walks to shock your body a little.

Do not obsess over the scales. You may be slimming down but gaining muscle which would not show on the scales.

Be patient and keep at it. The Results will come.

6. You have food sensitivities

Many people have food sensitivities that they will not be aware of. A food that you are sensitive to can damage your gut and prevent you from losing weight. Food sensitivities can also cause a wide range of conditions.

The only way to know for sure is to get tested. Ask us how. Avoid processed foods. Take 20 minutes to eat your meals. Drink water 30 minutes before you eat as drinking whilst

eating interferes with digestion.

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