Major Weight-Loss Mistakes 🔥 No Wonder You Can't Slim Down
1. Drink plenty of water: If you find plain warm water hard to drink, switch to sugar-free bottled teas (like *Dongfang Shuye*). Aim for 2,000ml daily, but cut back or sip sparingly after 8 PM.
2. Eat more vegetables: Root vegetables have higher carb content than leafy greens (like spinach, broccoli, and water spinach, which aid digestion). Opt for low-salt, low-oil cooking methods like stir-frying or boiling/blanching.
3. Eat more protein: Eggs, chicken, beef, fish, and shrimp are all good choices (e.g., stewed chicken drumsticks, braised beef, boiled shrimp, or basa fish). Remember to remove the skin (though boiling the meat itself isn't recommended).
4. Cut back on refined carbs: Choose whole grains like sweet potatoes or corn for dinner; have whole-wheat toast with a boiled egg for breakfast; and opt for buckwheat noodles or brown rice for lunch.
5. Fruit choices: Avoid high-sugar fruits like durian, jackfruit, lychee, and longan. When cravings strike, have an apple or a carton of blueberries; otherwise, drink water if you feel hungry.
6. Weight-loss mindset: Controlling appetite is the hardest part; you need willpower and the determination to stick with it for the long haul.
7. Weight monitoring: Weigh yourself on an empty stomach every morning. Ideally, take progress photos in the mirror daily, but review them weekly.
8. Weight fluctuations: It is normal for your appetite to spike before your period, or for the scale not to budge during menstruation and ovulation due to water retention. Don't stress—accept these fluctuations.
9. Weight-loss plateaus: For those with a lot of weight to lose, plateaus typically occur every 7.5–10 catties (15–20 jin); for those with less to lose, they occur every 2.5–5 catties (5–10 jin).
10. Exercise vs. weight loss: Exercise and weight loss are separate matters; you can lose weight through diet alone. If exercising is difficult, focus on making your fat-loss meals tastier instead.
