Late sleep, not getting enough sleep
Sleeping less than 6 hours a night causes the body to secrete a lot of ghrelin hormone (which causes hunger) and reduces leptin (which causes satiety). According to Dr. Michael Breus, a sleep expert (USA): "Insufficient sleep not only makes you crave sweets and starchy foods but also slows down your metabolism, causing weight loss to be almost at a standstill".
Skipping breakfast
Many people think that skipping breakfast helps reduce calories, but in fact, it makes the body easily compensate for lunch and dinner. A study by Harvard University (USA) shows that people who regularly eat breakfast have a lower BMI and a lower risk of obesity than the group who skip breakfast.
Uncontrolled snacking
Snacks high in sugar, salt, and fat often contain a large amount of " Tuong" calories. The habit of working and snacking makes it even more difficult for the brain to control the amount of food eaten. Uncontrolled snacking causes total energy consumption each day to exceed actual needs, even if you think you have eaten less, says British nutritionist Dr. Rhiannon Lambert.
Drink plenty of sweets and alcohol
Carb soft drinks, milk tea, and pre-mixed coffee contain a lot of sugar, while beer adds empty calories and makes the liver less effective in converting fat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each can of soft drinks can contain up to 810 teaspoons of sugar, far exceeding the daily free coffee recommendation.
Less exercise outside of practice
Even if you spend 1 hour a day exercising, if the remaining 23 hours are spent mainly sitting or lying down, the body is still in a state of lack of exercise. Many studies show that the habit of walking many times a day, climbing stairs, standing at work... helps increase energy expenditure and supports sustainable weight loss.
Experts emphasize that losing weight is not just a matter of eating less or exercising more, but a comprehensive change in lifestyle. Maintaining regular sleep, eating scientifically and exercising regularly will help the body achieve the desired weight and maintain it for a long time.
