1. Skipping Meals

• Mistake: Thinking fewer meals means faster weight loss.

• Why it’s wrong: Skipping meals slows your metabolism and can lead to overeating later.

• Fix: Eat balanced meals with protein, fiber, and healthy fats every 3–4 hours.

2. Overeating “Healthy” Foods

• Mistake: Believing that all healthy foods can be eaten in unlimited quantities.

• Why it’s wrong: Even healthy foods like nuts, avocados, or smoothies are calorie-dense.

• Fix: Practice portion control and track your calorie intake.

3. Relying on Crash Diets

• Mistake: Following extreme diets for quick results.

• Why it’s wrong: Crash diets slow metabolism, cause muscle loss, and lead to weight regain.

• Fix: Choose a balanced, sustainable eating plan.

4. Not Drinking Enough Water

• Mistake: Confusing thirst for hunger.

• Why it’s wrong: Dehydration can cause unnecessary snacking and fatigue.

• Fix: Drink at least 8–10 glasses of water daily.

5. Ignoring Strength Training

• Mistake: Only doing cardio for weight loss.

• Why it’s wrong: Cardio burns calories, but strength training builds muscle and boosts metabolism.

• Fix: Include at least 2–3 strength workouts per week.

6. Not Getting Enough Sleep

• Mistake: Sacrificing sleep for more workouts or late-night screen time.

• Why it’s wrong: Poor sleep increases cravings and slows metabolism.

• Fix: Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night.

7. Stress Eating

• Mistake: Using food to cope with stress.

• Why it’s wrong: Emotional eating often leads to high-calorie, unhealthy food choices

• Fix: Try stress management techniques like walking, deep breathing, or journaling.

• Weight loss is about smart choices

• Not quick fixes

• By avoiding these mistakes and focusing on a

• Balanced diet 

• Regular exercise

• Healthy habits

• You’ll see lasting results.