A person’s diet may be the source of many concerns for them, including questions such as “is it the right one for you?” and “is it healthy for your body type?” And as a result of all of these concerns, you can find yourself under a lot of stress about the question of whether or not your diet is genuinely helping you. It is true that every once in a while, the diet you pick up works like a charm, and you notice results immediately. However, in most cases, a significant amount of adjustment is required in order to achieve the optimal nutrient profile for both the brain and the body. Therefore, with this in mind, let me go through some of the most common reasons why a diet does not work, and then I will discuss what you can do to make a change for the better.
You Are Not Eating Enough
Although you are trying to reduce the number of calories you consume and are therefore on a diet, this does not mean that you are supposed to starve yourself. Your body relies on a diet to provide support, and the goal of a diet is to ensure that you feel well and at ease within it. On the other hand, if you are following a diet that causes you to have persistent cravings for certain foods, there is a significant likelihood that your diet is not truly doing its job.
Because not only will you be more prone to “cheating,” but you will also be forcing your body into “starvation mode,” which can have serious health consequences. Because of this, it will be much more difficult for you to lose weight because your body will now explicitly want to hang onto those pounds to maintain its strength. This is why it is a good idea to get professional nutrition advice.
You Are Not Taking Supplements
It is a good idea to take vitamin and mineral supplements. This will guarantee that you never get into a nutritional deficiency, even if only for a short period. Even if you are cutting back on your caloric intake, it is important to follow this guideline as a general rule to ensure that you are still getting enough of the nutrients your body needs, even if you may not be taking in as many calories as you normally would.
You Are Doing Too Much Exercise Or The Wrong Sort
Last but not least, decreasing the frequency and/or intensity of your exercises is something you should consider doing if you have recently started a routine in which you exercise five times a week at a high intensity. After all, your body is not used to this sort of activity and starting it all of a sudden will not do you any favors when it comes to getting in shape.
Instead, it is recommended that you try to work out three to four times per week, using circuit training that ranges from light to heavy and includes both low and high-intensity activities. When you combine this activity with your diet, you will see benefits in a relatively short amount of time.
If you want to figure out why your diet is not working, look at the possible causes listed above and choose the one that makes the most sense.
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I love your advice in this post! What I get from it is that patience is definitely key! You really can’t gain anything by putting your body through all of the stress of over-exercising and starving yourself to try and lose weight fast. Also, I am a firm believer that yes, watching calories is important sometimes, but even more important is watching the kinds of food you eat. I think making sure you’re eating healthier food and switching out junk food for healthier options is priority. Then you can worry about portions! 😁 Great post!
Yes, that’s true 🙂👍