Losing weight is very difficult for most people. Diets suck, and most of them don’t seem to work. There are several reasons why our weight loss efforts have not worked in the past.

The most common mistake is undereating or skipping meals. Constantly not eating makes your body think that you might not have food. This causes it to go into survival mode. Your body will store fat to use later for energy to make up for missed meals. To keep your metabolism high, eat five to six small meals a day.

Another frequent defect in the diet of almost everyone is eating late at night. Eating before bed almost guarantees weight gain. You are eating calories that will not be used, so they will be stored as fat. It is best to give yourself about three hours between your last meal and bedtime. During that time only allow yourself to drink water.

Many aspects of our lives affect our weight, but there are many things we can do about it. It all starts with eating right. Most of the time, eating right is just common sense. Obviously you shouldn’t eat fried food. Always choose baked or grilled, choose a salad instead of chips or fries, wheat is better than white, and mustard is better than mayonnaise. Look, common sense.

Besides the obvious, always read the labels. Avoid high-fat foods. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, fresh or frozen always beat canned. Canned fruit is stored in syrup. That’s a lot more sugar than normal, and you thought it was a “healthy” option instead of a candy bar.

The diet will come down to your willpower, but don’t try to completely eliminate your favorite food. The easiest way to follow your diet is to be strict from Sunday to Friday, and on Saturday eat and drink whatever you want. One day a week is not going to kill your weight loss. You will have more success in your diet by doing this. You can still enjoy your favorite food and you have a reward at the end of the week for all your hard work.

Obviously, losing weight is much easier when you exercise regularly, so be sure to get an hour or more of high-intensity exercise at least four days a week. This will cook the fat faster than you ever thought possible.

It took him several years to put on weight. Don’t lose sight of your goals. You will be there sooner than you think.