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Are you struggling with your weight? You\u2019re not alone. Millions of people around the world are trying to slim down and the billion dollar weight-loss industry is there to help. Unfortunately, some of the biggest enemies of weight loss are still routinely overlooked. Let\u2019s go through them and see how to avoid them.<\/strong>
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Addictive foods<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Typically, these are desserts, sodas, chips, fries, chocolate, or ice cream – foods you have a special relationship with. They vary person to person but all have several common characteristics. They are calorie dense, highly attractive, and easy to overeat. Their biggest danger lies in their ability to change your behaviour and undermine your determination to make better dietary choices.<\/p>\n

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Getting rid of them is tricky. First, you have to avoid being hungry. Having satiating and nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day will help a lot. Second, you have to get the dopamine hit from somewhere else. Choose other, healthier foods you enjoy, or find time for enjoyable activities every day to treat yourself without food.<\/p>\n

Alcohol<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Alcohol is often overlooked when trying to lose weight. After all, a glass of wine a day supposedly has health benefits and helps you relax. The problem with alcohol is that it doesn\u2019t feel like a part of your diet. The opposite is true. Alcohol brings a lot of calories and virtually no nutrients and even moderate drinking is associated with worse sleep quality and stalled weight loss. So, while the occasional drink won\u2019t hurt once you\u2019re at your optimal weight, it might be a burden on your weight loss journey.<\/p>\n

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Would I Be Healthier If I Quit Drinking?<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n

Unsustainable diet plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many diets are very effective at producing amazing weight loss initially but aren\u2019t sustainable over the long term. Quick results are attractive but the inevitable yo-yo effect will set you even further back than you were before. It\u2019s essential to also plan your transition to a diet that works, fits your lifestyle, goals, and that you\u2019re willing to continue with indefinitely. Small changes you will stick to are better than the best diet plan you will abandon.<\/p>\n

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Biggest Fails in Food Prep and Dieting \u2013 Vegan Ice-Cream<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n

The following articles in this series will help you find those small and effective changes and a few weight loss friendly recipes too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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