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Why is your diet failing?
As we know, the key to weight loss is making a calorie deficit. There are many factors that affect your daily calorie intake. Check the following list to see where you can make adjustments to your diet.
1. Hunger. Feeling hungry is the most obvious reason that we eat. But oddly, it is often not why we eat. If you find yourself eating too often or overeating, you may be able to curb hunger with different food choices. Pick foods that are higher in fiber and build meals around protein.
2. Boredom. Mindless eating happens when we're bored and we need a distraction. It's one of the most common reasons we eat when we're not hungry. So what's the solution? Find another distraction or eliminate your access to food when you know you're going to be bored.
3. Low fat pitfalls. Foods that are high in fat contain more calories. But many times these foods are more satisfying than low fat foods that are high in sugar. So what's the better choice? If you can eat a small serving and be satisfied, choose the higher fat option. But if you'll be tempted to overeat, choose the lower fat, lower calorie option. Either way, exercise moderation and use portion control techniques even if you think a food is diet-friendly.
1. Hunger. Feeling hungry is the most obvious reason that we eat. But oddly, it is often not why we eat. If you find yourself eating too often or overeating, you may be able to curb hunger with different food choices. Pick foods that are higher in fiber and build meals around protein.
2. Boredom. Mindless eating happens when we're bored and we need a distraction. It's one of the most common reasons we eat when we're not hungry. So what's the solution? Find another distraction or eliminate your access to food when you know you're going to be bored.
3. Low fat pitfalls. Foods that are high in fat contain more calories. But many times these foods are more satisfying than low fat foods that are high in sugar. So what's the better choice? If you can eat a small serving and be satisfied, choose the higher fat option. But if you'll be tempted to overeat, choose the lower fat, lower calorie option. Either way, exercise moderation and use portion control techniques even if you think a food is diet-friendly.
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