You know how it goes: you’ve formulated a plan to lose weight, you’re cutting out bad foods and exercising as much as you can, but those stubborn scales don’t seem to be shifting at all. Even when you’re doing everything right, there are many factors which could actually be negatively influencing your weight loss mission.

Here, Boogie Bounce reveal 5 reasons why you’re not losing weight.

1. You’re not making exercise fun – if your exercise regime consists of gruelling fitness which you dread and despise, chances are your heart isn’t in it, and you probably aren’t putting as much effort into it as you should be, even if you think you are, meaning you’ll be losing less calories. You’re also more likely to make excuses not to exercise. By opting for a workout which you love and enjoy, you’ll do it more often, and with more passion. Try a fun class like Boogie Bounce’s trampoline workouts, incorporating great music and a fun atmosphere. Instead of dread, you’ll be eager for the next class!


2. You’re not eating enough protein – protein is one of the most important ingredients to incorporate into a weight loss plan. Not only does it boost your metabolism, but it also reduces those cravings which make you want to gorge on unhealthy snacks. Make sure you plan to fill your diet with protein-rich foods. A good idea is to plan a protein-filled breakfast every morning, to start the day right.


3. You’re eating too many calories – if you’re not calorie counting then you’re making a grave error. You may feel outraged that after cutting out so many foods from your diet you still haven’t lost weight, but the simple fact may be that the foods you are still eating have a high calorie count, meaning your calorie intake is either no different or possibly higher. Don’t base your diet around eating less, but around eating the correct calorie intake and ensuring you don’t eat more than you need to.


4. You’re binge eating – eating a high amount of healthy foods can’t be bad, right? Wrong! Healthy foods still have calories, and if you’re eating too much of them, that also means you’re consuming too many calories. Most people associate binge eating with junk food, but it also counts for binge eating healthy foods, too.
   Also, if you think that one day of binge eating at the weekend is allowed because you’ve dieted all week, this is also incorrect – that one day of binge eating can serve to cancel out your week’s hard work, unfortunately.


5. You don’t have a good sleeping pattern – sleep is crucial for a healthy body, and this includes when you’re trying to lose weight. A lack of quality sleep over time is one of the biggest causes of obesity in the long run. Lack of sleep will also mean you have less motivation to stick to a fitness programme, and also might increase your cravings for comfort food.