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4 Reasons You Are Exercising But Not Losing Weight

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Reason 1. . . . You\'re not exercising enough. . One thing many people
don\'t understand about exercise and weight loss is this: you have to
work hard if you want to change the shape of your body. That means a
balance of medium-high intensity cardio exercise along with challenging
strength training workouts. . . Cardio. . For weight loss, you\'ll need
to get about 5 cardio workouts each week at a medium-high intensity for
at least 30 minutes. If you\'re a beginner, it\'s best to start slow
and work your way up but, if you\'re in good condition and have no
restrictions, challenging yourself with harder workouts is the best way
to burn more calories. Interval training is a good choice because
studies show you continue to burn calories even after you\'ve stopped
exercising. . . Strength Training. . In addition to your cardio
workouts, you\'ll need to lift weights for all your muscle groups at
least 2 non-consecutive days a week. And, by lifting weights, that
means using enough weight that you can ONLY complete the desired number
of reps. For example, if you\'re doing 12 bicep curls, you need to use
enough weight that you can only do 12 bicep curls and not one more.
Most people don\'t lift enough weight to really challenge their
muscles. . . Reason 2. . . . You\'re not getting enough sleep. . Lack
of sleep can contribute to weight gain, though experts aren\'t exactly
sure why. In her article, Sleep More to Lose Weight, Mary Shomon
discusses a recent study that found that women who slept 5 hours a
night were more likely to gain weight than women who slept 7 hours a
night. The reasons? Some studies have shown that losing sleep could
affect metabolism by making you feel hungry, even if you\'re not. Sleep
deprivation may affect the secretion of cortisol, one of the hormones
that regulates appetite. There\'s also a theory that we move around
less when we don\'t get enough sleep, which means we burn less
calories. Getting enough sleep is crucial if you\'re trying to lose
weight, not just because of how it affects you physically, but mentally
as well. Sleep deprivation makes you cranky, confused and can even make
you feel depressed or angry. Make sleep a priority by trying to get to
bed at the same time each night, shooting for about 8 hours, if you can
manage it. Having some bedtime rituals such as a hot bath or some time
writing down your worries can help you unwind before bed. You can also
try power napping, which can be a great way to reduce stress and
increase your productivity. . . Reason 3. . . . You\'re too stressed
out. . Stress and weight gain (or lack of weight loss) go hand in hand.
Though you may not be aware of it, being under constant stress can
increase production of the hormone cortisol which can cause an increase
in appetite as well as extra fat storage around the abdominal region--a
big no-no since abdominal fat is linked to diabetes, high cholesterol
and other health problems. Dealing with stress can be as simple as
taking a few minutes a day to relax, scheduling a massage as often as
you can or cutting down on work hours and increasing play time. . .
Reason 4. . . . You\'re eating too much. . This may seem obvious, but
unless you\'re tracking your calories each day, you may be eating more
than you think. Portion control is one culprit, especially with
restaurants providing enough food in one meal to feed several people.
If you\'re really serious about losing weight, you need to get serious
about your eating. Start by keeping a detailed food journal for one
week, without changing any of your eating habits. Be as specific as
possible, measuring when you can, looking up your calorie and nutrient
content and adding up your calories for each day. You\'ll be surprised
how those calories can sneak in when you\'re not keeping track.
http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/ss/notlosingweight.htm

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