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Do you eat well, exercise often, and still feel like you are not losing that stubborn weight? It can be quite frustrating to not see results when you step on the weighing machine even after working out hard for months. It can be even more annoying when everyone who hit the gym with you is flaunting the newly acquired svelte figure and you are still the same.

You may be looking for ways to lose weight, but your goals might be getting hijacked due to some important, often ignored, reasons. Here are some of the common mistakes that people commit. Check if you are doing any of it.

Skipping breakfast Various studies have linked weight gain to skipping breakfast. This dietary habit could be the primary reason for you not being able to lose weight, according to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology in 2003. The study authors looked at the dietary patterns of approximately 500 subjects over the course of a year, to pick up diet trends linked to weight gain. They found that people who regularly skip breakfast had a higher risk of obesity. Another study, published in the Journal of Rural Medicine in 2014 also said that skipping breakfast was more strongly linked to weight gain than eating before bed.

Doing excessive cardio Cardio is the most important part of any workout regime . It boosts metabolism and gives you a good sweat thereby keeping your heart healthy. However, only doing cardio or doing too much of it will only add to the problem. Longer cardio sessions can eat away at your lean muscle mass, which is essential for increasing metabolism and burning calories. It not only increases your appetite, it steals off your reserve fuel which is essential to keep losing weight. So, add weight lifting exercises to your cardio for better results.

Having hormonal imbalance Hormones can be a reason when it comes to unusual weight gain or difficulty taking weight off. They are responsible for everything from your metabolism to insatiable food cravings. Hypothyroidism is one of the reasons behind weight gain in women. It could also be due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which increases the levels of testosterone, leading to weight gain. So, if you have been doing everything right and still not losing weight, first visit a gynecologist and get your hormones checked. Also remember that certain medications can also make weight loss harder, or even cause weight gain.

Not drinking enough water So, you have been told the benefits of drinking water a zillion times, but still do not follow it? Various studies suggest that drinking enough water is very important for weight loss. In one 12-week weight loss study, people who drank half a liter of water 30 minutes before meals lost 44% more weight. Drinking water has also been shown to boost the amount of calories burnt by 24-30% in a span of two hours.

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