Here are 15 common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight. Andrea Gjestvang/Getty Images. 1. Focusing only on the scale. It can be common to feel like you’re not losing weight fast For example, if you ate a high-carb food alone, such as fruit, your blood sugar levels would spike after eating, then rapidly fall, which we know has negative effects on your health. "Eating a Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2020-12-09 09:18:16 Boxid IA40009711 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2020-12-10 10:53:16 Boxid IA1997921 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier urn:oclc:record:1244587481 Lunch (3 p.m.): Option 1: Salmon (or sardines) salad with chopped veg, cheese, avocado, seeds, and an olive-oil-based dressing. Add a boiled egg or two for some extra protein. Option 2: Smoothie with high-fat dairy or nut milk as base, protein powder, greens, nut butter, and a handful of berries (optional). It’s common to reduce or restrict certain foods in an effort to lose weight, and intuitive eating is about actively working towards letting go of these behaviors. .

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