If you’ve been putting in the work on your fitness, great! If you’ve been smart with your eating, fantastic! But if you feel you’ve done both all to no avail and in fact you’re actually gaining rather than losing, then it’s time you adjusted what you’re doing and stop gaining the unwanted fat once and for all.
Below are the 6 Things That Make You Gain Unwanted fat.
Not Getting Enough Sleep
This is very important and should not be overlooked, as you can eat great and workout great but if your sleep is awful then you’re going to gain weight…no debate.
I’m not necessarily talking about the time you go to bed, it’s more to do with the hours you are getting for yourself regularly per night.
Anything under 8 hours is not enough sleep and will increase your chances of gaining, likewise if you sleep over 9 hours you will not only gain weight you would have overslept and be extremely tired which will affect the rest of your days during the week.
To think you can catch up on your sleep is a myth.. the only thing that can be done there is to get a routine going, and to stick to that as often as you want to stop gaining unwanted fat and a good night’s sleep.
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Once you’ve got this routine going use these gems (CLICK HERE) you’ll have elite sleep for many years once you’ve applied it 😉
Sitting Down For Way Too Long
This is a big problem we are facing especially in the western countries as the average person sits for 9 to 11 hours per day!
Now this may not seem like too much of a problem, but we as humans, are not designed to be sedentary as we’re designed to move (CLICK HERE)
Being sedentary has shown time after time to lead to gaining weight and even obesity if done for many years.
You’ll have a higher risk of getting many chronic diseases that plague the overweight like a mouse to poison.. we all know what happens to a mouse after that.
Also, the average adult who sits around for longer than 11 hours per day, has a 40 % chance of dying earlier.
To combat this you need to stand up more often move around where you are, It doesn’t matter if you’re at work…move! A standing desk would be ideal if you’re likely to be sitting down for longer periods, let’s say at work etc.
Should you throw away your chair? No because I mentioned earlier that “we’re designed to move” not to sit down for too long but neither to stand around in one spot for long periods, which also causes severe pains over time to your feet, back and knees. So instead we should all aim to mix it up, move around, stand and sit down (In that
order).
Not Drinking Enough Water
Get rid of all the sodas and juices that are dehydrating your body and drink more water.
Not drinking enough water can have you feeling tired, sick and thirsty, to the point where you brain believes it’s hungry when in fact it’s thirsty.
The benefits of water can be read here (CLICK HERE).
As you might have known already, drinking water helps you to lose weight but how much should you drink?
Well drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water per day (Excluding hotter climates – you’ll have to drink 3 to 5 more glasses) will keep you at a healthy weight and if you’re overweight it will aid you to lose weight.
Not Having Healthy Snacks
This one really goes without saying; you can work out all day if you like but if you’re fueling yourself with trash.. your body will rep a loaded bin bag!
You need to fall in love with the process of actually eating real food and not chocolates, cakes and crisps (CLICK HERE) .
If you want to have your chocolate cake and eat it too.. ok but you’ll have the unwanted fat you cannot seem to get rid of also, which will lead to you taking such trash like powders, pills, heck, an injection filled with dodgy chemicals to fail miserably at making you first healthy and then getting rid of the fat, because the thing is, these products will maximize you in all the wrong places and not minimize you.
You then get hooked like a fiend and then you think you need more and more, all the while your body is being destroyed by this trash you are putting inside of yourself.
The question is how much does that cake really matter to you over your own health?
Shopping Without A List
When you’re shopping.. like really shopping (More than a couple of items) for food you need a purpose, If it’s just “I’m hungry” or “I Just need to eat”. The chances are you’ll gain weight as all you’re thinking about in that moment is to eat anything in sight.
That’s when you’ll pick up the first thing you see, which for most of you reading this will be all the bright colored wrappers and boxes which 9 times out of 10 are high in sugar and fat.
Having a list will help you shop for only what you came in for, nothing else, and save you money. You’re less likely to impulse buy unhealthy food.
It’s been shown in general that people who have shopping lists eat much more healthily than people who do not.
Needless to say, these same people have a better quality of life and have more money to spare.
If you have no clue about what is healthy food and what isn’t when you are shopping, or you don’t have a clue how to read food labels, then (CLICK HERE) and start shopping with confidence and knowledge.
Not Eating Enough Protein
Not eating enough protein is more than likely making you gain unwanted fat.
This after all is an important nutrient that helps you stay fuller for longer, whilst of course eating less food.
Eating more protein can preserve muscle mass and boost your metabolism, which is quite important for maintaining a healthy weight.
So what kind of protein should I be eating? Well foods such as Fish, Lentils, Tofu, Eggs and Meats .
Here are some gems you can apply right away (CLICK HERE)
THAT’S IT!
I really enjoyed sharing this with you guys. Please do let me know though…
What Do You Make Of All This?
Which Of The 6 Are Making You Gain?
What Does Your Typical Shopping Consist of?
What Changes Have You Made Since Reading This ?
Of course Any other questions are always welcome, just leave a comment below
Until Then Ciao
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I don’t feel like I’m doing any of these 🤔 then I asked my parents and they said I’m doing all 6!
Awareness is key! find out for yourself, the tips aren’t going anywhere 🙂
Nice article Karim your sleeping advice couldn’t of come any sooner.
Thanks Hanif It’s time to get better sleep now aha 🙂
5 out of 6 for me 🙁
Well It’s time to start attacking let’s go!
Great article Karim! my shopping is all over the place because I don’t have a list like you said. My wife always nagging me but I’m just too lazy, but this was the kick up the backside I needed.
I’m happy to give the boot 😅
The sleeping tips I’m working on and drinking more water.
Nice Kyle I’m really happy you’re working on this straight away! keep me updated on your progress, and thanks for letting us know 🙂
This has given me a confidence boost thank you.
You’re Welcome John 🙂
Just seen this post for the first time, that’s exactly what will help us gain knowledge , good work!
Thank You Teun I appreciate That/You 🙏🏿
Teun I have not seen you on here before welcome brother! we are all like family on here so you can reach out to us at anytime on the comment section.
Welcome Teun it’s nice of you to join in on the discussion.
On top of everything health aren’t you 😀
Hahaha They don’t call me the “Healthy One” For Nothing 😎
Thanks for the advice Karim I appreciate it .
You’re Welcome Elmo 🙂
My shopping has a lot of microwave food as I can’t really cook. This article has made me want to learn on you tube though.
Ok that’s not a bad start Marli.. I’m glad something positive has come out of reading this 🙂
Great article Brother it’s all very simple things I never even took notice of WOW!
Why Thank You James 👊🏿 Yeah It’s always the most simple things 🙂
All six are making me gain lol.
Apply ASAP 🙂
The sleep one 😳
Lol
Not eating any healthy snacks plus the sleep for me 🙁
I got the app for the red light on my laptop.
No shortcuts I’m tackling all 6 of these.
Straight Upppp Dylan 🙏🏿
Ditto that!
I don’t drink nearly enough water, my sleep is terrible, I don’t get much protein and I’ve got some work to do 🤣
Aha everybody got to start from somewhere, you know where to come to if you need anything 😉
All 6 are making me gain OMG! This is the information I’ve been looking for, those other sites are all saying the same thing thanks.
I love this 😅 Thanks Paula I’m glad to have been a help.
Great article Karim! I’m making a sleep rota on my Iphone.
Thank you Randy! Well it made the article worth while then, I got Di1’s making rotas on their phone.. I feel blessed 🙏🏿
That’s a great idea I’m going to copy that 🙂
I Need to work on all six as soon as mate, I’m signing up too I need to turn my health around pronto.
Ok that’s good William, I’ll see you soon then.. Thanks for your comment 🙂
What about not eating fibre can that cause it ?
Yes it can and that’s something that I could of put on there actually. For example many people who skip breakfast that applies to them, as the foods that are missing out on has lot’s of fibre in it. Thank you for asking this question Adam, the Di1’s can all learn from it 🙂
Great question Adam 🙂
My shopping basket is shocking all unhealthy stuff.
Got’s to switch it up then 😉
Thank you this has got me out of a bad mood that I was in! The changes I’ve made since.. 1. Downloaded the meal plan, 2. Signed up to your newsletter, 3. Got the wife to start buying fresh food, 4.Giving myself a target until the end of the year to join your coaching program.
👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿 That’s a lot, loving the commitment! You for sure a Di1.. I’m happy to have you Ed, sometime this year.. I wont forget you better achieve that target 🤪
HAHAH! Thank you.
I’m not sleeping or drinking these are my worst two.
Thanks for sharing that with us Mike, please use these tips right away 🙂
Ditto 🙁
None of them 🤥
LOOOL.
I’m ashamed too to say all six of them.
I’ve struggling with this my whole life but not only are you making it simple, you’ve got actionable steps to make us do.. Thank you 😘
It really is my honor to do so Lexie..reading this just makes it extra special, thank you for letting us know 😀😊🙏🏿
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I’m too drunk to know what’s causing my weight gain.
the almighty 🐐 I’m sending you my before and after shots since following you.
Ahaha you’re too kind Katie.. Ah right cool I’ll check that out by the end of the day and reply, I appreciate the trust/love thanks 😀 😁
Thank you for the support 💜
You’re Welcome Georgia 🙂
Thank you for helping me all these years!
You’re Welcome Medard!
I’ve definitely been oversleeping I normal get 13 hours a night.
4 to 5 hours less and you good Sidney 😉
Thanks a lot for the post.Really thank you! Much obliged.
You’re Welcome 🙂
This is very good but my problem is no sleep. You help me thank you 🙂
I’m very happy that I have Jordan 🙂
Nice article here, I’m an impulse buyer so I’m getting use to making lists from now on. I’ve also made sure that I’ve got water with me when I’m outside since reading your article.
That’s really great Tom, keep this up! I’m really proud this article helped you out like that 🙂
My top one is just sitting around for far to long, you’ve inspired me to walk more, I manged 5 miles on the weekend.
Darel thank youuuuuuuu very much! this has made you walk 5 miles, credit to you keep it up.. I’m really proud of you and happy that it inspired you in that way, of course thanks for letting us know 🙂 🙏🏿
Wow I think I’ll start walking now, not quite ready for 5 miles yet though 🙂
Thanks for highlighting my day to day problems in a simple way. 😀
It was my pleasure Devan 🙂
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Good article here! I do carry around a list with me when I shop, It’s mainly the water and the sleep I must work on now.
Alright I see well thanks for letting us know, and thank you I really appreciate You/That 🙂
Loving the 6 tips 💯
Thanks Noah 🙂
All this time I thought 5 hours was the limit😮
Nah Nico that’s like zombie hours 😆
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I have an app on my phone it’s a digital shopping list called Our groceries.
Yes I’ve heard of this app before, well you won’t need no paper then.. thanks for sharing that with us Vivian 🙂
I’m feeling much better after adding to my daily water consumption’s 😊
Excellent Pascal! I’m really happy to read this, keep it up 🙂
Stepping up this right now 👏🏿💪🏿
All the best Lucien.. I’m here for you man 🙏🏿
I’m Certainly not doing myself any favors by midnight snacking every night, this was very helpful I’m looking to sleep better and stop the snacking at midnight.
Thanks for sharing this Dexter. I’m glad you find it helpful,I’ve got a feeling this is not the last I’ll from you (In a good way!) 🙂
Just started out on this, I’ve been lazy for a very long time now. Hoping this will work for me really. I’ve never worked on my health before but I’m hoping the tips will help me lose the weight, if it does I’ll seek out your advice again.
No hope involved Alex 🤭 if you are committed and put in the work plus overtime.. you’ll seek & find me 🙏🏿
All 6 are the reason I’m fat.
Ok thank you for your honesty.. Rodolfo are I hope you’re ready for the comeback, please contact my team I’ve got something special in mind for you 😉
This is good advice! what are you thoughts on fasting to lose weight ?
Thanks Tristin 🙂 My thoughts on fasting to lose weight is..(Simple answer) 👎🏿
(Extended Answer) It’s just not going to last and it’s temp just like diets, then you end up going back to the size you was or even bigger!
Not for holiday health I’m about lifetime health, weight to lose or not it don’t stop.. this is why the Di1’s that go through my coaching program don’t spend a lifetime with me because they’re still trying, they spend a lifetime with me because they achieved and love me for helping them. Thank you so much for this question though Tristin have a great weekend 🙂
Facts!!!
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Lifetime health sounds like a plan 🙂
Straight Upppppp 💯😎
Great article here Karim! I have to be honest I basically live on junk food now and it is starting to worry me. I get cravings for junk food as my will power is not great. . That being said my motivation outweighs my cravings to eat like this now since reading this article shall we say. My triplets are very frank about my appearance apparently I’m growing 😅
I’m downloading the meal plan and I hope to be coached by you in the future, thank you for pushing me to be healthier 🙂
You’re welcome Travis! Wow I really loved reading this.. It seems your triplets have really given you the rocket up the… 😅 Yes you do that, and my door will always be open for you Travis .
Thank you for sharing this with us and I’ll see you sooner than you think 😉
So you’re not a drinker or a smoker ?
🤨No & No
Of course not.
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Awww ☺️
This app will help me get better sleep as I’m on my phone answering emails before bed quite often. It’s a lot redder then I thought it would be.
Yeah you’ll get use to it after a few days 🙂
I also downloaded this. I’m using it just fine 🙂
That’s great Robert.. Thank you so much for downloading, I know it helps 😉