When we are in a stage of fat loss, weight stagnations usually occur, which often lead to frustration and discouragement. These stagnations can usually be linked to certain daily actions or habits that sabotage our fat loss goal.
In this article we are going to name a few bad habits that you may be committing, and therefore you find yourself at a point of stagnation.
A very low NEAT
We know that, to induce fat loss, we must cause a caloric deficit, which we will establish eating less or expending more calories.
Usually, most users focus on eating less and less and doing more and more cardio, more aerobics after training, etc. However, one of the main factors when it comes to increasing caloric expenditure is the NEAT. The NEAT (Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) is basically the physical activity we do during the day (how much we move).
Are you going to buy by car? Do you take the elevator instead of the stairs?
These types of actions reduce the NEAT. You would be surprised at the amount of caloric expenditure that can be produced by changing some habits such as going shopping on foot, avoiding the elevator, reducing sitting time, etc.
Undoubtedly, This factor will be essential when it comes to continuing to lose weight..
Meals away from home or cheatmeal
On the other hand, we have meals away from home, in which we will include cheat meals. These meals are often a limiting factor when it comes to losing weight.
When we leave home and order certain food, We don't know how it is cooked, what ingredients it has, etc. This can be a problem, since at first glance we can estimate a caloric content much lower than what it really has.
If we go too far with these meals, or eat very high-fat foods without realizing it, we will be greatly increasing caloric intake, which will spoil the caloric deficit produced during the rest of the days.
You can eat out and maintain a social life, but always with head.
Sleep a little
Another important factor is the rest. We know that sleep is an essential part of life. This factor greatly influences our hormonal level, sensations, etc. A sleep deficit can cause us anxiety, increased appetite, poor regulation of certain hormones and other consequences.
Make sure you have a proper rest!
Not keeping track
Finally, a factor that can also influence is the lack of control of the weight loss stage. It is essential to maintain a monitoring our progress, since many times we can think that we are not losing weight, when we really are losing it.
Although weight is an important factor, it can lead to errors. Fluctuations in water, fluids, or glycogen may lead to transient weight fluctuations.
For this reason, I recommend carrying out a control of this stage by means of body measurements, weight and photos. The photos will be a good tool to control our weight loss.