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Some of the reasons you may be gaining weight despite dieting and exercising may be hard to spot. Many of the top reasons for weight-loss trouble have nothing to do with diet and exercise. Below are some surprising reasons for weight gain and how to eliminate them to shed those extra pounds: #1 The natural weight loss supplement you may be missing out on Many of us know that taking Omega 3 fatty acids is good for your heart and brain, but research shows it helps regulate weight. According to Nutritionist Pamela Egan, omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to help regulate blood sugar, which in turn helps reduce sugar spikes that trigger overeating. Egan says an ideal amount of Omega 3 to aim for is 1,000 mg daily. #2 You may be skipping nature's perfect diet food In a recent research study, people who got 580 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D daily from low-fat or fat-free dairy products (about 3 glasses of milk a day), lost 5 more pounds after two years than those with the lowest intake. The reason milk seems to boost and maintain weight-loss is that calcium helps the body excrete fat, while vitamin D blocks hormones that slow metabolism. According to DR. Ian K. Smith, bestselling author of The FatSmash Diet, milk is also full of slow-digesting protein, which helps you stay fuller and lean. #3 Are you missing crucial weight-loss vitamins? According to nutritionist Pamela Egan, millions of women have a vitamin B deficiency and don't even know it. Studies show that B vitamins help your body break down food, turning sugars and carbohydrates into metabolism-boosting energy. If you are short of B vitamins you could start gaining weight even without changes in your diet and exercise routine. Try adding more B vitamins to your diet, as they are harder to absorb in pill form. Natural sources of B vitamins include eggs, meat, and poultry. #4 Are you low on enzymes? At age 35, your body starts to produce fewer digestive enzymes. That means you can't adequately metabolize fat, sugar, protein, and starches. This leads to deficiencies in nutrition despite eating calories. When your body thinks you are not eating enough nutrients, it releases more of the hunger promoting hormone ghrelin. Consider taking a full spectrum digestive enzyme with meals to get the most out of what you eat. #5 Just believe you are getting a good workout... and your workout will serve you better Don't forget to compliment and congratulate yourself for small improvements in lifestyle, eating habits, exercise changes, and any small beneficial change you make in your life. Congratulate yourself for the energy and calories you burn getting up and doing chores around the house, it will actually make you burn even more calories. In one interesting study, when researchers told women that their jobs cleaning hotel rooms provided a complete workout, the women shed two pounds more a month than colleagues who were not given this information. The possible reason for the added weight-loss? It may be that believing you are getting a good workout is enough to trigger a surge in calorie burn. #6 Go online to keep motivated According to a new study, people who joined an online diet community and recorded their weight, meals, and exercise goals, at least once a month lost more inches and were twice as likely to keep the weight off as those who did not log in at all. Being part of a supportive community allows you to give and receive feedback and support while working toward a long-term goal. #7 More water, please A German study found that drinking 16 oz. of water ups your metabolism by 30% for one hour. So sipping six glasses a day will help you lose five pounds in a year! These are simple things that can support your weight loss goals. So, start incorporating them today and feel the difference! Author: Rodney Allen Cole Rodney Allen Cole is an author for healthy-living online magazines. For Rodney's related articles, please visit: View Count: 161
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