It’s not as easy as following a meal plan. Well, that’s if you want long-lasting results. Short term fads and quick “fixes” have never been a part of my coaching philosophy and I need you to drop it to the side as well. In this blog, I’m digging into the top 5 reasons why your diet isn’t working and how to fix it. Let’s dig in.
Your diet is too restrictive.
There are many different diets out there that promote a healthy lifestyle. But all of them have one thing in common – they restrict your diet. And for some people, that’s too much.
Some people believe in the 80/20 rule, which is the idea that you should eat healthy food 80% of the time and then allow yourself to indulge 20% of the time. This way, you’re not depriving yourself of everything that you enjoy eating and it will make it easier to stick with your diet in the long run.
You’re trying to fit your life into your diet
We are often faced with the dilemma of trying to fit our lives into our diet. The problem is that it’s often hard to find time for a healthy meal, especially if we’re working long hours. Here are a few tips on how you can make sure you’re eating right and still maintaining your busy lifestyle.
1) Start by preparing your meals in advance. You’ll be less likely to grab something unhealthy when it’s right in front of you.
2) Try to have at least one meal per day with someone else, whether it’s lunch with a co-worker or dinner with friends and family. Eating alone will make you more likely to order takeout or get fast food which is never as healthy as home cooked meals.
3) If you don’t have time for breakfast, try having a protein shake before going out in the morning so that your body has some fuel for the day ahead.
4) Fill up on vegetables and fruit instead of carbohydrates
You’re not consistent with your food choices.
Consistency is one of the most important aspects of food choices and dieting. But it’s not that easy to maintain consistency, especially as you are always surrounded by temptations.
Here are some tips that can help you maintain consistency with your food choices:
– Pay attention to your emotions and thoughts when making food choices. If you feel like eating a certain type of food or drink, try to identify the reason for this feeling and act accordingly. For example, if you feel like eating ice cream because it reminds you of your childhood, then go for it and enjoy!
– Try to make decisions about what to eat before entering the kitchen or grocery store. This way you’ll be less likely to make impulsive decisions on what to eat or buy.
– Plan ahead what meals will be eaten in advance so that there will be no surprises when hunger strikes.
– Try not to get too hungry before making a decision on
Your workouts are making you hungry.
This is a very common problem that many people experience. When you workout, your body needs more energy to keep going. But when you don’t have enough energy, it tells your brain to eat more food. This is why many people find themselves hungry after working out, and some even end up overeating as a result.
There are ways to avoid this problem though! One way is by eating before and after workouts. This helps to keep you full for the duration of the workout and even afterwards if you have properly timed meals. If this doesn’t work for you though, try drinking water or some other form of liquid during your workout instead of a sports drink or sugary drink like Gatorade®
You’re not eating enough protein.
Protein is an important macronutrient for the human body. The protein in food helps build and maintain muscles, regulate hormones, and keep your immune system healthy. Eating enough protein is crucial for any athlete or person who exercises on a regular basis.
While there is no set amount of protein that the average individual needs to eat each day, it’s generally accepted that a person should eat at least 25% of their total calories in the form of protein. For example, if you consume 2000 calories per day, you should consume at least 500 calories from protein sources each day.
The good news is, once you identify and fix these issues, your weight loss can start again.
We all know that weight loss is a difficult journey. It can be hard to stay on track with healthy eating and exercise when life throws curveballs your way. But there are some common mistakes that many people make that can get in the way of their efforts to lose weight