Reasons You'Re Not Losing Weight

Sometimes, people take every diet pill in the market, follow every diet known to man, and use every fitness contraption invented – but still not lose weight. Fat loss is no easy feat and answers are not that easy to come by. It is even more difficult if one does not know what he is doing wrong in his failed attempts to get lean. If you think you are doing the right things to lose weight but not making progress, below are a few cold, hard truths that seem to stop people from getting results. They could be the culprits for your weight blues, too.

You probably won’t lose 50 pounds in a week. You need to set realistic goals. Setting impossible goals sets you up for failure. And who wants to feel like a failure? You need to consider your genetics, metabolism, eating habits, exercise routines and other personal factors, and set reasonable goals from there. Whether daily, weekly or long term goals, make them reachable so you’ll have a chance to succeed.

You need to be conscious of what you put in your mouth. It means taking the time to read food labels, and finding out the suitable portion sizes. Even if your food choices are healthy, the calories still count. You cannot eat as much healthy food as you like. Learn to listen to your body when it’s full and to stop eating.

While it is possible to shred weight through diet alone, pairing it with physical exercise will make fat loss quicker and more lasting. You do not need to spend majority of your waking hours in the gym but you need to come up with an achievable workout schedule that you can follow every week. Whether it’s yoga, weightlifting, Pilates, or zumba, find something you like and that you can continue on a regular basis and not just for a week here and there.

Losing weight is about transforming the way you live. It may not happen overnight but you have to be open to new ways of doing things. Whether it’s going for a walk after dinner instead of playing video games or getting up early to prepare a nutritious breakfast, be ready to take responsibility in order to lose weight. Healthy choices are not limited to what you do in the gym or have at the dinner table, but include the actions you take all day long.

Modern life comes with stress. Whether it is over money, health, work, family or love, living with stress has become a part of life. The problem is living in a constant state of anxiety can be detrimental to your health. It can contribute to headaches, muscle tension or pain, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, asthma, arthritis, diabetes and skin conditions.

The good news is that there are a number of ways to combat stress and calm you down. If you do not have time for exercise and meditation, another safe and natural option is herbal remedies. These are natural cures that have a long history of use that goes back centuries, and a record of safety and potency backed by science. Humans have used them in ancient healing practices and have been certified effective by recent scientific researches. Here are some natural anti-anxiety herbs for anxiety and stress relief:

Whether taken as tea or supplement, chamomile helps in easing the mind and calming frayed nerves. Its active ingredients, apigenin and luteolin, promote relaxation without causing adverse side effects. It is a mild sedative that has a positive effect on people having difficulty sleeping due to anxiety. Chamomile is also used to relieve stomach discomforts and to boost the appetite of those under stress. Sip three cups of the tea daily when you are feeling anxious.

Contrary to its name, passionflower has a calming effect that helps those with a high level of anxiety. It increases the levels of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid in the brain to bring down brain activity and help you relax. It is beneficial to those with insomnia, upset stomach due to stress or nervousness, and general anxiety disorder. Drink three cups of passionflower tea per day for anxiety, and one cup an hour before bedtime for insomnia.

If you are freaking out and just want to relax, try smelling lavender or sipping lavender-infused tea. Its heavenly scent is a combination of over a hundred different components that when inhaled makes people less anxious. Aromatherapy with lavender or a massage with its essential oils result in better sleep quality, reduced anxiety, better concentration and a more positive mood. You can add lavender oil to your pillow or bath, or take it as a supplement. Its scent and flavor also have culinary applications in salad dressings, sauces, honey, spice, beverages and teas.

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