Why am I not losing weight?

So you started exercising and eating right but you notice that the scale is not showing the results you should be getting with all your hard work. It’s so frustrating to feel as though your doing everything right, but your just not seeing the results.

Here are the top 10 reasons why you might not be losing weight:

(1) Your not optimizing your workouts.

By optimizing, I mean you may not be doing the right combination of cardiovascular and strength training workouts. Evaluate your workout and see what you are lacking. Are you only doing cardio? Or do you solely focus on weights? Try to change up your routine and add in some more challenging exercises, such as sprints, push-ups, squats, etc. It’s all about “shocking” your body!

(2) Your metabolism needs to be revved up.

Remember the time you could down a Philly cheesesteak, burgers , pizza and chocolate cake, all at 3 AM and never gain weight? Well, reality check. As we get older, our metabolism slows down.
Substitute all the junk foods for foods that are rich in protein, which boost your metabolism. Load up on your fruits and vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots, which are super foods known to increase your metabolism. Also, eat six small meals a day, as opposed to 3 large meals. Feed your body every 2-3 hours!

(3). Lack of sleep

It sounds so easy: Get 8 hours of sleep. Everyone preaches it and we all agree. But how many of us actually follow this advice. Lack of sleep increases physiological stress and biochemically, you store more fat. So get your ZZZ’s…

(4). Too much stress.

Common reasons for stress include longer work hours, longer commutes to work, deadlines, family commitments, and overall hectic schedules. An increase in stress levels causes adrenaline to be secreted into the bloodstream, as well as cortisol, a hormone responsible for adding belly fat. Keep your stress in check by reducing and managing stress in a healthy manner, which includes a balanced diet and exercise routine.

(5). Menopause.

Hormonal changes during menopause cause weight gain in a woman’s mid section. Muscle mass is also diminished and your body composition shifts more towards fat.

(6). Your not eating the right foods before and after your workout.

Eating the right foods before before and after a workout is integral in maximizing your results. If you forget to fuel your body up with the right foods before you exercise, you will be too lethargic to give it your “all”. After your done, replenish your body with healthy carbs, such as vegetables, and protein-rich foods, such as lean meats and fish, to get the most out of your workout.

(7) Your drinking too much.

I’m not just talking about alcohol consumption here. It’s all those sugary drinks we consume which add up to nothing but empty calories. This includes all the multitude of beverages that contain sugar or sugar substitutes. Your best bet is to stay clear of all these types of beverages. Stick to water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies (beware of smoothies as well. Make them at home so you know what’s going into them!) And, as for alcohol, if you are in trying to lose weight, be careful of what liquor you are consuming. If you must drink, have a glass of red wine or, if you are counting your carbs, stick to a vodka-based drink.

(8) Lack of H2O

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! You should be drinking the amount of water equivalent to your body weight in ounces daily. So, if you weigh 130 pounds, aim to drink anywhere from 100 to 130 ounces of water on a daily basis. It sounds like too much, but the benefits of water are endless, and crucial to losing weight.

(9). Taking prescription drugs

Prescription drugs, such as steroids, anti-depressents, anti-seizure medications, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart burn medications have been proven to cause weight gain.

(10). A medical condition.

Certain thyroid conditions can cause a decrease in metabolism, thus increasing weight gain.

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