{"id":8009,"date":"2020-08-04T17:18:21","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T17:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=8009"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"No Matter What I Do I Can\u2019t Lose Weight: True Reasons Your Scale Won\u2019t Budge And Viable Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\" >No Matter What I Do I Can\u2019t Lose Weight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#The_Best_Tips_On_How_To_Lose_Weight\" >The Best Tips On How To Lose Weight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Get_A_Good_Nights_Sleep\" >Get A Good Night&#8217;s Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Eat_High_Fiber_Foods\" >Eat High Fiber Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Eat_More_Fresh_Products\" >Eat More Fresh Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Control_Your_Gut_Bacteria\" >Control Your Gut Bacteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Practice_Mindful_Eating\" >Practice Mindful Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Do_Not_Skip_Breakfast\" >Do Not Skip Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Choose_Lighter_Salad_Dressings\" >Choose Lighter Salad Dressings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Portion_Control\" >Portion Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Drink_More_Water\" >Drink More Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Exercise_More\" >Exercise More<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Squats\" >Squats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Kettlebell_Swings\" >Kettlebell Swings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Skipping\" >Skipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Push-Ups\" >Push-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Mountain_Climbers\" >Mountain Climbers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#What_Is_The_Best_Diet_To_Lose_Weight\" >What Is The Best Diet To Lose Weight?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#The_Mayo_Clinic_Diet\" >The Mayo Clinic Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#The_Mediterranean_Diet\" >The Mediterranean Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Vegetarian_Diet\" >Vegetarian Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#The_Vegan_Diet\" >The Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#What_Should_I_Stop_Eating_To_Lose_Weight\" >What Should I Stop Eating To Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Why_Many_Women_Cant_Reach_Their_Goal_Weight\" >Why Many Women Can&#8217;t Reach Their Goal Weight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Your_Mothers_Diet_And_Weight_When_She_Was_Pregnant\" >Your Mother&#8217;s Diet And Weight When She Was Pregnant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Dieting\" >Dieting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Lipedema\" >Lipedema<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Hypothyroidism_Underactive_Thyroid\" >Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#PCOS_%E2%80%93_Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome\" >PCOS &#8211; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Why_And_How_To_Focus_On_Health_Not_Weight_Loss\" >Why And How To Focus On Health Not Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#1_Step_Off_The_Scale\" >1. Step Off The Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#2_Resolve_To_Change_Daily_Behaviors\" >2. Resolve To Change Daily Behaviors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#3_Do_More_Physical_Activities\" >3. Do More Physical Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#4_Have_Measurable_Goals\" >4. Have Measurable Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#5_Aim_For_Functional_Goals\" >5. Aim For Functional Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Do_I_Eat_Too_Close_To_Bedtime\" >Do I Eat Too Close To Bedtime?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Is_It_Because_Im_Under_Too_Much_Stress\" >Is It Because I&#8217;m Under Too Much Stress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#Do_I_Burn_Calories_More_Slowly_Than_Other_People\" >Do I Burn Calories More Slowly Than Other People?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/no-matter-what-i-do-i-cant-lose-weight\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><\/span>No Matter What I Do I Can\u2019t Lose Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what I do I can&#8217;t lose weight! Is this thing that you constantly lament about when trying on clothes or talking to your friends? If so, you are not alone. Many of us have done a lot of research online and know what we need to do to shed those extra pounds. However, a lot of information online can be misleading.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some great tips regarding food, exercise and overall health that will not only help you lose weight, but will also shed light on why you might not be losing weight, what you might be doing wrong as well as tips on how to focus on health and wellness instead of the number on the scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Tips_On_How_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span>The Best Tips On How To Lose Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some great ways to lose weight naturally:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_A_Good_Nights_Sleep\"><\/span><b>Get A Good Night&#8217;s Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research done in 2012 showed that insufficient or poor-quality sleep slows down your metabolism. When your metabolism is less effective, the body may store unused energy as fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5393445\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of sufficient sleep also leads to the overproduction of the hormone cortisol. This hormone, also known as the stress hormone, controls your mood, motivation, and fear (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/what-is-cortisol#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When cortisol is produced in excessive amounts within the body, it prompts fat storage, causing rapid weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5401766\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30355 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3602-1024x576.png\" alt=\"no matter what i do i can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3602.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3602-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3602.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3602-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3602.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_High_Fiber_Foods\"><\/span><b>Eat High Fiber Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that are high in fiber help you feel food for longer and prevent snacking. When we chose to snack, most of us often chose sugary and fatty foods, which cause us to gain weight. To avoid this, opt for foods such as oats, whole grain bread, brown rice and pasta, and beans, peas, and lentils, which are very high in fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Fresh_Products\"><\/span><b>Eat More Fresh Products<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best things about consuming fruits and vegetables is that they have a high fiber content and you can eat a lot of them without consuming many calories. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/10-ways-to-lose-weight-without-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Two full plates of lettuce leaves have less calories than a plate of fries. At mealtime, ensure that 75% of your plate is covered with vegetables (or plant-based foods) and opt to snack on fruits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oatmeal-water-for-weight-loss\/\">Oatmeal Water For Weight Loss: Refresh Your Diet With This Delicious Drink<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control_Your_Gut_Bacteria\"><\/span><b>Control Your Gut Bacteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human beings have about\u00a0 100\u00a0 trillion bacteria cells in their gut. Some are good, and some are bad. Some bad types can increase the amount of energy that the person harvests from food, leading to fat deposition and weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To counter this, it is best to eat foods that increase the amount of good bacteria in your gut. Some of these foods include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322345#science-backed-ways-to-lose-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented foods such as kimchi, kefir, yogurt, tempeh, and miso enhance good bacteria&#8217;s function while inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prebiotic foods such as\u00a0 onion, garlic, avocado, asparagus, oats, bananas, leeks, and barley. Prebiotics are dietary fibers consumed by gut bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38949 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5118-1024x576.png\" alt=\"no matter what i do i can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5118.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5118-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5118.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5118.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Mindful_Eating\"><\/span><b>Practice <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mindful-eating-exercise\/\">Mindful Eating<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means paying close attention to how and where you eat. Most people tend to eat while watching TV, working, or in the car, meaning that we do not pay attention to our food as we are distracted by one thing or the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some mindful eating tips include<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting down, preferably at a table to eat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat slowly by taking the time to chew and savor your meal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid watching TV, scrolling your phone, or working at your laptop during mealtime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make wise food choices. Instead of opting for a quick snack that will keep you full for a short while, choose to have a fuller nutrient-dense meal that is guaranteed to keep you fuller for longer. Make sure to eat fiber-rich foods at every meal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30353 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3604-1024x576.png\" alt=\"no matter what i do i can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3604.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3604-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3604.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3604.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Not_Skip_Breakfast\"><\/span><b>Do Not Skip Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping this meal will not help you lose weight. It often leads to snacking throughout the day. Instead of this, always have your breakfast and opt to have some protein. Not only do proteins keep you fuller for longer, but they may also regulate appetite hormones to help you feel full. Protein-based breakfast options include chia pudding, lean meat, eggs, and oats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Lighter_Salad_Dressings\"><\/span><b>Choose Lighter Salad Dressings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most salad dressings, dips, and spreads normally carry a lot of extra calories since they are mostly made of fat. Instead of using something like mayonnaise, choose mustard, hummus, or salsa instead. Try to avoid store-bought salad dressings since they also have a high sugar content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portion_Control\"><\/span><b>Portion Control<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the best \u2018how to lose weight\u2019 advice that one can get. How much you eat is often a direct correlation of how much you weigh. You can instantly reduce your weight by reducing your plate&#8217;s size and using measuring cups when serving your food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30352 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3605-1024x576.png\" alt=\"no matter what i do i can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3605.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3605-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3605.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3605-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3605.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_More_Water\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\"><b>Drink More Water<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes we tend to confuse hunger with thirst (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-weight\/12-tips-to-help-you-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Instead of taking a trip to the fridge, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinking-water\/\">choose to hydrate first<\/a>. If you are still hungry after that, have a healthy meal or snack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_More\"><\/span><b>Exercise More<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common answer on how to lose weight is always to exercise more. However, you do not have to buy a gym membership straight away, start with something as simple as walking more. Increasing the number of steps you take a day helps in burning calories. If you burn more calories than you consume, then you will <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-plank-challenge\/\">lose weight<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best exercises to lose weight<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some essential and effective exercises to help you lose weight include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/uk\/weight-loss\/g28830256\/lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3606-1024x576.png\" alt=\"focus on health not weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3606.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3606-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3606.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3606-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3606.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Squats\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-squats-a-day\/\"><b>Squats<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are fantastic for your glutes, hips, thighs, and calves.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with feet hip-width apart and toes facing straight ahead or angled slightly outward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly bend the knees and squat, sending the hips back behind you while keeping your torso straight and abs pulled in tight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t let your knees cave inward. Make sure they continue to track over your second and third toes as you lower yourself into a squat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squat as low as you can, and push into your heels to stand up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-8009-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/aca1ca0c8196653ead97d07470f8fb60\/source.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/aca1ca0c8196653ead97d07470f8fb60\/source.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/aca1ca0c8196653ead97d07470f8fb60\/source.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kettlebell_Swings\"><\/span><b>Kettlebell Swings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are great for your core, glutes, hips, and quads.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend at your hips and hold a kettlebell with both hands at arm&#8217;s length down in front of you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock back slightly and \u201chike\u201d the kettlebell between your legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then squeeze your glutes, thrust your hips forward forcefully, and swing the weight to shoulder height.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse the move between your legs and repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/100-kettlebell-swings-a-day-weight-loss\/\">100 Kettlebell Swings A Day Weight Loss: Putting Your Strength To The Test<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-8009-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e6a282a358253.03515269\/source.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e6a282a358253.03515269\/source.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e6a282a358253.03515269\/source.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skipping\"><\/span><b>Skipping<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping is a full-body workout. You use your shoulders and arms to turn the rope at a quick pace, while your legs and calves will be propelling your body upwards. If you keep your core engaged, your abs will get a workout too<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab the rope at both ends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your wrists to flick it round your body, jumping to clear the rope as it hits the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Push-Ups\"><\/span><b>Push-Ups<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a compound exercise that works out your chest, shoulders, triceps, back, and abs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into a plank position. Your hands should be wider than your shoulders. Balance on the toes or the knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body should be in a straight line from head to knees\/heels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly bend your arms and lower your body to the floor, keeping your neck straight and going all the way down until your chest touches the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish by pushing yourself back up to the full plank position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-8009-3\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e57a273466e14.70949508\/source.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e57a273466e14.70949508\/source.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e57a273466e14.70949508\/source.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Climbers\"><\/span><b>Mountain Climbers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are amazing exercises for your core and abs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up on the floor as though in a sprinter&#8217;s blocks, with one foot positioned beneath your waist and one back, with your leg straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explosively swap foot positions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-8009-4\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e82ff484f4cf8.39526543\/source.mp4?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e82ff484f4cf8.39526543\/source.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.cfr.betterme.world\/weightloss\/video\/5e82ff484f4cf8.39526543\/source.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Best_Diet_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>What Is The Best Diet To Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you search for the best diet to lose weight, the results are countless, which can be quite daunting making it almost impossible to pick just one. However, according to Harvard, low-fat and low-carb diets are among the best diets to shed unwanted pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By reducing your daily calorie intake by 500 calories , and working out for 2 hours and 30 minutes each week, you may lose about 12 pounds a year (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/weight-loss-for-life-the-dietfits-study-2018040913595\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, if you feel like you truly need to lose weight and believe that a specific diet would help, here are some of the highly ranked diets that you could try:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30346 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3612-1024x576.png\" alt=\"no matter what i do i can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3612.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3612-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3612.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3612-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3612.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mayo_Clinic_Diet\"><\/span><b>The Mayo Clinic Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is defined as a long-term weight management program that helps you reshape your lifestyle by adopting healthy new habits and breaking unhealthy old ones. It also helps you lose weight and find a way of eating that you can sustain for a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to eat to lose weight on this diet includes whole-grain carbohydrates, lean sources of protein such as legumes, fish and low-fat dairy, and heart-healthy unsaturated fats. This diet also encourages portion control and physical activity to help burn calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/mayo-clinic-diet\/art-20045460\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mediterranean_Diet\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet\/\"><b>The Mediterranean Diet<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not a fan of calorie counting, then this is the diet for you. It encourages you to always have freshly made foods, swap red meat for fish or poultry, and bad fats like butter for healthy options like olive oil. Low-fat dairy are also encouraged instead of fatter options like full-fat milk and 20% M.F. cheese which should be consumed with moderation. You can also have bread, only if made from whole grains, fats from nuts, olives, olive oil, and spices such as bay leaves, cilantro, coriander, rosemary, garlic, pepper, and cinnamon (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-12-reasons-to-love-the-mediterranean-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30347 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3611-1024x576.png\" alt=\"no matter what i do i can't lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3611.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3611-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3611.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3611.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetarian_Diet\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\"><b>Vegetarian Diet<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarianism means not eating meat, fish, and poultry since it excludes consumption of animal flesh. You can, however, consume dairy products and eggs. By eating lots of fruits, veggies, and whole grains \u2013 you are likely to feel full with smaller amounts of food than you are allowed each day. By eating less, this\u00a0 will put you on a calorie deficit, meaning that you will lose weight even without a lot of physical activity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/best-diet\/vegetarian-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-diet\/\"><b>The Vegan Diet<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans eat fruits, vegetables, legumes, such as lentils, peas and beans, soy, almond, coconut, cashew, and oat milk, nuts and seeds, as well as olive oil and olives. On the other hand, they do not consume meat, poultry, and fish, dairy, mayonnaise, or honey. Veganism is a way of life that consists of not consuming any animal product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like vegetarians, vegans also tend to feel full on their plant-based diet on much less calories meaning that they too can be on a calorie deficit diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/best-diet\/vegan-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When it comes to what to eat to lose weight remember that diets are not really what matters. Instead, focus on reducing your calories and focusing on foods like (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-to-eat-when-youre-trying-to-lose-weight-3495245\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean protein: eggs, cottage cheese, lean cuts of beef and pork, skinless chicken breast, tuna, and spinach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber-rich foods: brown rice, plain popcorn, hummus, and whole wheat bread, among others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits and vegetables like: asparagus, celery, beetroot, cucumber, kale, leafy greens, blueberries, grapefruit and broccoli.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also mind your portions, opt for low-calorie snacks, and avoid sugary drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5159.png\" alt=\"no matter what i do i can't lose weight\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5159.png 960w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5159-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5159.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Stop_Eating_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>What Should I Stop Eating To Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some foods and drinks that you should cut out of your diet include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/324564\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugary drinks such as sodas, sports drinks, and fruit juices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies, pastries, and other baked goods as they are high in sugars and fructose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French fries, crackers, chips, and other fried foods are high in salt, calories, and unhealthy fats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White bread, pasta and rice are low in fiber and protein while incredibly high in calories and carbohydrates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candy and energy bars, candied fruits, and sweetened yoghurt. They all contain added sugars and while yoghurt is marginally healthy, the rest are very high in calories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are calorie-dense and generally high in sugar, but they contain little or no protein and fiber.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you keep thinking no matter what I do I can&#8217;t lose weight, but you are eating the above foods regularly, then this is probably why your weight is not decreasing. While you do not have to go cold turkey on indulgent high-calorie and high-sugar foods, the best thing is to greatly reduce how much and how many times you eat them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off you energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30196 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"60 day weight loss challenge\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/14.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/14.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/14-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/14.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Many_Women_Cant_Reach_Their_Goal_Weight\"><\/span>Why Many Women Can&#8217;t Reach Their Goal Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, even when we eat right and workout, we still find it very hard to lose weight. As a woman, if you are wondering &#8216;why can&#8217;t I lose weight no matter what I do,&#8217; here are some reasons why some women find it extremely hard to lose weight:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Mothers_Diet_And_Weight_When_She_Was_Pregnant\"><\/span>Your Mother&#8217;s Diet And Weight When She Was Pregnant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadly, the answer to &#8216;no matter what I do I can&#8217;t lose weight&#8217; might lie in things that happened to you when you were a foetus. In 2010 research found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy could increase\u00a0 birth weight and the offspring&#8217;s risk of obesity later in life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20691469\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Later in 2016, research done on rats showed that a western diet by a mother during pregnancy, could lead\u00a0 to a slower metabolism, overeating, and a higher chance of obesity in their offspring (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27654396\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dieting\"><\/span><b>Dieting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While dieting is known for helping many people lose weight, people tend to gain all the lost weight, if not more, after they stop dieting. Low-calorie diets often result in weight gain because of over-compensatory overeating during lapses. Going on and off your diets tells your body that food supply is often insufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body will then start storing more fat than usual, just in case food supply decreases again (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27920041\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Yo-yo dieting may also cause an immune response in fat tissue that makes fat loss more difficult (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24719788\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38314 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5368-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5368.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5368-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5368.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5368.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lipedema\"><\/span><b>Lipedema<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a hormonal and hereditary disorder characterized by symmetric enlargement of the legs from the glutes to the ankles due to deposits of fat beneath the skin. It occurs during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. The disorder may also progress affecting the chest, torso, abdomen, and upper extremities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rarediseases.info.nih.gov\/diseases\/10542\/lipedema\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hypothyroidism_Underactive_Thyroid\"><\/span><b>Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not produce enough of certain crucial hormones. This causes weight gain, obesity as it slows your metabolism. It also causes joint pain, infertility, and heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hypothyroidism\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350284\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCOS_%E2%80%93_Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome\"><\/span><b>PCOS &#8211; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCOS is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age and it is among the reasons why many women can\u2019t reach their goal weight. The disorder may cause infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels in women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pcos\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353439\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). High androgen levels lead to symptoms such as body hair growth, acne, irregular periods, and weight gain. This extra weight usually settles in the abdomen, where men tend to carry weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/women\/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-and-weight-gain#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our society tends to focus more on looks rather than health in matters of weight. Remember that what you see in the mirror does not define who you are or your worth. Being overweight does not mean that you do not care, are lazy or greedy. There are many reasons why someone can be heavy, and not all of them are related to food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-weight-with-pcos\/\">How To Lose Weight With PCOS: 5 Easy Dietary Tweaks<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30082 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"cardio exercises for bad knees\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_And_How_To_Focus_On_Health_Not_Weight_Loss\"><\/span>Why And How To Focus On Health Not Weight Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing just on weight loss can lead to cycles of losing and regaining weight, lower self-esteem, and a preoccupation with food and body image factors, all of which are bad for your mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Step_Off_The_Scale\"><\/span><strong>1. Step Off The Scale<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss is largely centered around numbers. If you wake up one day and see that you have added a pound or two, chances are that this will ruin your whole day. Get rid of your bathroom scale and preserve your mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Resolve_To_Change_Daily_Behaviors\"><\/span><strong>2. Resolve To Change Daily Behaviors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know what foods tend to make us gain weight, but we tend to consume them since they are fast, convenient and sweeter than healthy foods. Instead of ordering that pizza or getting something from Uber eats, opt to make food at home. You are bound to use less sugar and fats, thus cutting down on calories consumed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Do_More_Physical_Activities\"><\/span><strong>3. Do More Physical Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not just for your weight loss. Exercise has been shown to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. Also, the more you work out, the stronger you get. Who would not like to get stronger?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Have_Measurable_Goals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4. Have Measurable Goals<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not in terms of your weight. If you are overweight and go in for a physical, your cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels are high. Instead of eating to hit a certain number on the scale, aim to improve your habits to regulate these numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Aim_For_Functional_Goals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>5. Aim For Functional Goals<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While weight loss, when done right, takes a long period of time, which may demotivate you, look at small goals as your wins. Working out can improve your mood, give you more energy, and even relax you (for example, yoga). These are small goals that are easily are quickly achievable through one workout session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you focus on health not weight loss, the stress of &#8216;no matter what I do I can&#8217;t lose weight&#8217; will be long gone, leaving you to enjoy healthy food, working out, and life in general in a more carefree way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30057 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3777-1024x576.png\" alt=\"avocado\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3777.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3777-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3777.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3777-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3777.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to no matter what I do I can&#8217;t lose weight lies in many factors. It may relate to your eating habits, exercise routines or even health issues that you have no control over. Instead of focusing on the number on the scale, our advice is to focus on wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your eating habits, not for weight, but to lower your cholesterol. Exercise so you may become stronger and healthier not so that you may fit into a pair of jeans. Use the above examples of diets, healthy food, and workouts to change your mindset from not losing weight to overall wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to change your diet or start working out, please first consult your doctor or nutritionist, especially if you have any underlying illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30058 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3775-1024x576.png\" alt=\"diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3775.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3775-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3775.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3775-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3775.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Eat_Too_Close_To_Bedtime\"><\/span>Do I Eat Too Close To Bedtime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe that no matter what you do, you can&#8217;t lose weight because you might be eating too close to bedtime might be affecting your weight loss, this might not be true. What you eat at night matters more than when you eat it. Calorie-dense foods before bed could make you gain weight as compared to low-calorie snacks at bedtime (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/495599-how-soon-can-you-go-to-bed-after-you-eat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Instead of eating a big meal at night, opt to eat healthy, balanced meals and snacks throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Because_Im_Under_Too_Much_Stress\"><\/span>Is It Because I&#8217;m Under Too Much Stress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be. Stress and weight gain is not something new. More often than not, stress causes us to overeat and make poor and unhealthy food choices. When we are stressed, we can trigger glucocorticoids and progenitor cells, which can lead to weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321407#How-do-glucocorticoids-affect-fat-cells?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Increased levels of Cortisol, aka the stress hormone, cause higher insulin levels and drop blood sugar levels making you crave sugary, fatty foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/stress-weight-gain#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Burn_Calories_More_Slowly_Than_Other_People\"><\/span>Do I Burn Calories More Slowly Than Other People?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. This biochemical process combines calories with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function. If your metabolism is high or fast, you will burn more calories at rest and during activity. A high metabolism means you&#8217;ll need to take in more calories to maintain your weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/does-metabolism-matter-in-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ways that you can tell if you have a slow metabolism include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/health\/mindandbody\/10-signs-you-have-a-slow-metabolism\/ss-BBGKwjH#image=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty in losing weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss, among others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=No_Matter_What_I_Do_I_Cant_Lose_Weight\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/10-ways-to-lose-weight-without-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-weight\/12-tips-to-help-you-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 tips to help you lose weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, nhs.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-12-reasons-to-love-the-mediterranean-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Reasons to Love the Mediterranean Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/uk\/weight-loss\/g28830256\/lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 of the Best Exercises to Lose Weight, Backed by Research and Science<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, menshealth.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24719788\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A possible secondary immune response in adipose tissue during weight cycling: The ups and downs of yo-yo dieting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27920041\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An adaptive response to uncertainty can lead to weight gain during dieting attempts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/stress-weight-gain#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Stress Cause Weight Gain?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/does-metabolism-matter-in-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Metabolism Matter in Weight Loss?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322345\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to naturally lose weight fast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hypothyroidism\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350284\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5393445\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implications of Sleep Restriction and Recovery on Metabolic Outcomes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5401766\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influence of Sleep Deprivation and Circadian Misalignment on Cortisol, Inflammatory Markers, and Cytokine Balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rarediseases.info.nih.gov\/diseases\/10542\/lipedema\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lipedema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, rarediseases.info.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27654396\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternal Western diet increases adiposity even in male offspring of obesity-resistant rat dams: early endocrine risk markers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pcos\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353439\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polycystic ovary syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PCOS) (2017, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/women\/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-and-weight-gain#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Weight Gain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/13727777-energy-drink-what-to-look-for\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risks of Eating Before Bed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n\u2019d, livestrong.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-to-eat-when-youre-trying-to-lose-weight-3495245\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart Foods to Eat When You&#8217;re Trying to Lose Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, verywellfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/health\/mindandbody\/10-signs-you-have-a-slow-metabolism\/ss-BBGKwjH#image=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ten signs you have a slow metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, msn.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20691469\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The association between pregnancy weight gain and birthweight: a within-family comparison<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/mayo-clinic-diet\/art-20045460\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mayo Clinic Diet: A weight-loss program for life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/what-is-cortisol#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Cortisol?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/weight-loss-for-life-the-dietfits-study-2018040913595\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which diet is best for long-term weight loss?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/324564\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which foods to avoid when trying to lose weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does stress lead to weight gain? Study sheds light<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/best-diet\/vegan-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n,d, health.usnews.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/best-diet\/vegetarian-diet\">Vegetarian Diet<\/a> (n.d, health.usnews.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No Matter What I Do I Can\u2019t Lose Weight No matter what I do I can&#8217;t lose weight! Is this thing that you constantly lament about when trying on clothes or talking to your friends? If so, you are not alone. 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Is this thing that you constantly lament about when trying on clothes or talking to your friends? If so, you are not alone. Many of us have done a lot of research online and know what we need to do to shed those extra pounds. However, a lot of information online can be misleading.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some great tips regarding food, exercise and overall health that will not only help you lose weight, but will also shed light on why you might not be losing weight, what you might be doing wrong as well as tips on how to focus on health and wellness instead of the number on the scale.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Best Tips On How To Lose Weight<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some great ways to lose weight naturally:<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Get A Good Night's Sleep<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research done in 2012 showed that insufficient or poor-quality sleep slows down your metabolism. When your metabolism is less effective, the body may store unused energy as fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5393445\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of sufficient sleep also leads to the overproduction of the hormone cortisol. This hormone, also known as the stress hormone, controls your mood, motivation, and fear (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/what-is-cortisol#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). 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