7. Certain medications
Something that you may not have considered as a factor in preventing you from losing weight are any prescription medications that you are taking. Common culprits include contraceptive medications, some diabetic medication, and antidepressants.
If you suspect this may be getting in the way of your weight loss, ask your doctor about alternative medication you could trial that could have less of an effect on your weight.
8. Poor sleep habits
Who would have thought that sleep could play such a large role in your weight? Turns out that not getting enough sleep, or having poor quality of sleep, can affect hormones in your body that make you feel hungrier. It can also affect how well your mind works, making you less capable of making good decisions and more likely to give into quick fix impulses- like grabbing a cookie to give you an energy boost.
Strategies to improve both the total hours of sleep you log, plus the quality of sleep include having the same bedtime and wake up times every day of the week, minimising screen time right before bed, avoiding caffeine after 3pm, using blackout blinds or curtains to keep the room dark, and exercising on a daily basis.
