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Diet is an important part of exercise and all around health.  There are so many diets out there and some of them are not helping you like you might think. This article talks about what to look for in a diet.

Is Your Diet Preventing Weight Loss?

By Dr. Becky Gillaspy

Are you trying to diet yet not losing weight or losing too slowly? You will benefit from trouble-shooting your diet to be sure it is not preventing weight loss. There are many common ways people sabotage their diet unknowingly and by sharing some of the most common ways in this article you will be able to get your diet on track and lose the weight.

Diet Preventing Weight Loss

1. Eating carbohydrates at night. Carbohydrates are important energy foods for your body but in the evenings your body does not use a lot of energy so these quick energy foods get turned into stored energy (i.e. fat). At dinner and into the evening fill your stomach with lean proteins and vegetables and you will see much better results on the scale.

2. Keeping calories too low for too long. It is common to get good results when you first start a diet and then notice your weight loss slow down. This is because when you restrict calories for too long your body reads this as a threat and worries that you are entering starvation. To protect you from withering away your body slows your fat burning metabolism. Vary your calories during the week and do not be afraid to have one day during your week that is higher in calories.

3. Sugar-free does not mean eat an unlimited amount. You will want to avoid the mentality that says if it is sugar-free I can eat more of it. This is a sure diet saboteur and will prevent weight loss. Aim for 3 balanced meals a day (vegetables, lean protein and one carbohydrate serving) and a couple of sensible snacks.

There are areas that you can improve your diet so it is not preventing weight loss and you begin reaping the benefits of your hard work.

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