Aug 18, 2025

8 Common Mistakes That Could Stall Your Weight Loss Journey

Aanya Mehta

Skipping Meals

Missing meals can slow metabolism and trigger overeating later, making it harder to stay in a calorie deficit.

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Relying on Healthy Packaged Foods

Granola bars, smoothies, and low fat snacks often hide added sugars and excess calories that sabotage your efforts.

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Not Eating Enough Protein

Protein supports muscle repair and keeps you full longer. Low protein intake can lead to hunger and muscle loss.

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Ignoring Sleep

Poor sleep disrupts hunger hormones (ghrelin and leptin), leading to cravings and slower fat loss.

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Drinking Calories

Sugary drinks, alcohol, and fancy coffee add hundreds of hidden calories without filling you up.

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Stress Eating

High stress raises cortisol, which promotes fat storage, especially belly fat and increases cravings for comfort foods.

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Not Tracking Progress Properly

Only focusing on the scale ignores non-scale victories like fat loss, muscle gain, and improved energy.

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Overestimating Calories Burned

Workouts burn calories, but often far less than we assume. Overestimating can lead to overeating after exercise.

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