Emma Jackson 
Many people make what seems like small mistakes when they are trying to lose weight. These seemingly small mistakes however can have a big impact on the number on the scales and your long term results.
Let’s have a look at 6 common reasons why you can’t lose weight, so that you can figure out exactly what your problem is and fix it.
1. You think you are eating less than you are
You are probably thinking “No way! How can I not realize that I’m eating?” But it’s entirely possible and a lot of dieters do it!
How many times are you sitting watching your favorite TV while reaching for potato chip after potato chip. How often are you out with your partner, only to eat some of their food in addition to your own? Every calorie counts and you really need to be mindful of just how much you are putting into your body.
2. You are not getting enough sleep
Believe it or not but there is a big relationship between your weight and sleep. It’s so important to get at least 8 hours of quality sleep a night to enhance weight loss.
Not getting enough sleep can stop your progress, leaving you feeling extremely frustrated. Not getting enough shut eye can actually make you hungrier during the day and it can also mess up your metabolism.
Two things that you do NOT want when trying to lose weight. You will also have way more energy to exercise after a good night’s sleep.
3. You are not exercising
Following on from the previous point, you might not be losing weight (or at least as much as you’d like) because you are not exercising.
Working out burns more calories which not only helps you lose weight but it also helps tone your body in the areas that you need it most. It’s also a pretty psychological thing, if you are exercising, you are automatically going to want to eat better too.
Add some exercise into your life no matter how small it may be and you will soon notice a difference to your attitude and progress.
4. You’re drinking alcohol
You might not want to hear this but alcohol is not good for your body and it can stop weight loss in its tracks. Not only is alcohol usually packed full of sugar and calories – it can leave you feeling bloated and lazy.
When you drink alcohol, you are also more likely to reach for junk food so it really is a vicious cycle that many people are stuck in without even knowing it. Stopping or at least cutting down on your alcohol consumption is recommended if you want to see better weight loss results.
5. You have a “cheat day” too often
Is a cheat day really a cheat day if it happens 3 times a week? Probably not! Many people get carried away with the opportunity to have a treat and they do it too often.
If you are serious about losing weight, you need to make sure that you are eating well and exercising 95% of the time, not 50% of the time.
While everybody deserves a little something naughty every now and again, you need to change your attitude to food and that makes learning to LOVE the healthy foods. This will drastically reduce your need for cheat days.
6. You’re not drinking enough water
It’s so important to stay hydrated in your daily life and there is nothing better to drink for this than water. In addition to keeping your body working the way it should, it also fills your stomach which will help you to avoid unnecessary snacking.
Water is actually more energizing than a cup of coffee AND it speeds up your metabolism so what’s not to love? To make water a little more flavorsome, add some lemon, lime or any other fruit and it’s going to be much easier to drink!
Conclusion
I’m sure that by changing one or many of these things, you are going to lose weight in an instant. Whether you are struggling to lose the bulge on your tummy or the pounds are not dropping at all, one of the mentioned points are definitely going to be the reason why.
