Lose LBS. By AVOIDING These Common Fat Loss Pitfalls

By Kevin DiDonato MS, CES--Level 1 Certified Precision Nutrition and Certified Personal Trainer


Let me ask you a question: Are you having a hard time losing weight?

Does it seem like every time you step on the scale, it’s going up instead of down?

Are you frustrated, unmotivated, and ready to throw in the towel?

If you answered yes to any one of these questions—especially the last one—give me just a minute of your time.

I am going to show you exactly the reason why you’re struggling to lose fat.

But not only am I going to show you WHY you’re not losing weight, I am also going to show you exactly what you need to do to get the scales moving in the right direction.

Why We Struggle to Lose Weight

Everyone wants to lose weight.  From those with just a couple of extra pounds on their love handles…to those who have more than 50 pounds to lose.

Weight loss is on the forefront of everyone’s mind.

Now, what happens when you’re in the midst of a diet and exercise program and the results just stop coming?

Why does this happen?

Now, there are a few reasons why this happens.  First, it has to do with how your body adapts to a diet and exercise program.

It may stop changing when you do the same thing over and over again. 

Secondly, there’s a good chance that you are not giving your body everything it needs in order to maintain weight loss.

For example, if you’ve stopped losing weight and you’ve cut your calories even lower, your body may start responding by burning your metabolism-boosting lean muscle mass and conserving your fat stores.

Now, this is by far the most common reason why people struggle to lose weight.

But there are plenty of others!  So many, in fact, that we are going to give you the TOP FIVE reasons why you’re having a hard time losing weight (and the simple fixes you need to make):

1. Not Enough Water

Staying hydrated is key to losing—and keeping—the weight off.

However, most people don’t drink enough water to keep them hydrated throughout the day.  So sometimes, that hungry feeling you’re experiencing could be just thirst in disguise.

Studies show that drinking water before a meal may encourage portion control, which could prevent you from overeating and taking in too many calories.

Same goes for eating foods that contain a lot of water—they may also fill you up and encourage you to put your fork down when you’ve reached your breaking point.

An easy rule of thumb to remember is to take in ONE ounce of water per pound of bodyweight.  A 180 pound person should therefore take in 180 ounces of water per day.

2. You OVEREAT Healthy Foods

I know it sounds strange, but you can over eat healthy foods—which could lead to excess calories and possibly lead to fat gain.

Foods, like avocados, olive oil, nuts, and seeds may contain a whole lot of calories in a small serving.

Even though they are considered healthy foods, eating too many calories may easily tip the scales in the wrong direction.

A good serving of nuts is about ONE ounce and a few slivers of avocado will do for balancing out your plate and encouraging weight loss.

3. Just Doing Cardio

We’ve touched on this topic in the past as well.

Too much cardio could lead to increased body fat, increased weight, and less lean muscle mass on your body.

If you’re doing strictly cardio, it’s time to change things up a bit and hit the weights. 

Strength training is an easy way to build lean muscle mass, rev up your metabolism, and help you tone and trim your body.

Plus, it’s an easy way to burn calories—even while you’re sleeping!

4. You Miss Entire Food Groups

When you look at your plate do you see the following: veggies, fruit, chicken, and potatoes?

Or do you see more of one of these foods groups presented?

There are a lot of people who miss entire food groups, which could be seriously disrupting their fat loss.

One of the most common overlooked areas happens to be protein!

Protein, which is foods like chicken, fish, meat, tofu, or even nuts, is routinely left off the plate, which could leave you feeling very hungry after your meal.

This could lead to overeating, excess consumption of calories, and fat gain!

5. Addicted—to Condiments

One of the easiest ways to load in calories, sodium, and fat would be using condiments.

Think about a salad.  Most of the time you would top your salad with a hefty dose of salad dressing, which could easy load on sugar, fat, and calories.

So even though you have a healthy meal in front of you, you’re turning it into an unhealthy one by loading on the calorie-heavy toppings.

Take Home Message

If you’re struggling to lose those last FIVE or 10 pounds….or if you’ve been at it for a while and suddenly the scale is stuck…

…then you may be making these FIVE mistakes!

But don’t worry…

These mistakes may be the easiest mistakes to fix, which, once fixed, could boost your fat loss to new heights

So, if you’re starting to get deterred by your results, incorporate these FIVE tips to boost your metabolism and accelerate your fat loss.

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