Diarmid Murphy is an online fitness coach and trainer who helps his clients lose weight and build muscle to achieve their best bodies. In a new social media post, he reveals some habits that could prevent you from losing weight. “10 ‘normal’ behaviors causing you to stay overweight,” he writes. “Why you can’t lose weight,” he continues. “I see this all the time. You could be training hard or watching what you eat…But you’re also doing these things 🫠And that’s why you can’t make any progress!”
Cheating on the Weekends
Do you eat healthy during the week but cheat on the weekends? “Relying on weekends as a free-for-all,” is the first habit that could be keeping you overweight. “Undoing your week’s hard work with overeating or bingeing on junk,” he says.
Mindless Snacking
That handful of chips or nuts may seem harmless, but it could derail your diet. “Mindless snacking,” is the second habit on Murphy’s list. “Grabbing handfuls of food without realizing how much it adds up,” is a big mistake.
Drinking Your Calories
Don’t be tempted by that delicious Starbucks drink or flavored martini. “Drinking calories,” is a common faux pas. “Overindulging in sugary coffees, sodas, or alcohol without tracking them,” will prevent you from losing weight.
Skipping Meals
You might think that nixing breakfast or lunch will keep you from consuming as much, but this isn’t always true. In fact. skipping meals to “save calories,” could be causing you to hold onto weight. “Leading to overeating later out of hunger and poor planning,” he says.
Underestimating Portion Sizes
“Underestimating portion sizes,” is another mistake he sees his clients making. This includes “Serving more than you think, even with ‘healthy’ foods,” he says.
Using Food as a Reward
Are you setting goals and have a reward system for motivation? “Using food as a reward,” is not a good idea, he says. “Treating yourself with high-calorie foods for every small achievement,” might have you eating more.
Overestimating Exercise Burns
“Overestimating exercise burns,” is mistake seven. “Thinking one workout ‘earns’ you a massive calorie surplus,” he explains.
Always Finishing Your Plate
Don’t listen to the words of your mother. “Always finishing your plate,” isn’t going to do you any weight loss favors. “Eating out of habit, not hunger, because you ‘don’t want to waste food,’” will prevent you from achieving your goals, he says.
Late Night Eating
It can be tempting but stay out of the kitchen at night. “Late-night eating,” is a common culprit that will keep you heavy. “Mindlessly grazing in the evening while watching TV or scrolling online,” he says.
Avoiding Accountability
And finally, the last mistake is avoiding accountability. “Not tracking food, avoiding scales, or dismissing progress checks,” he explains. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missI’m a Nutritionist and Here Are 25 Weight Loss Truths You Need to Hear.
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