Not being prepared<\/strong> Keeping quiet<\/strong> Going to extremes<\/strong> Relying entirely on exercise<\/strong> Drinking your dinner<\/strong> Swearing off sweats<\/strong>
\nWhen hunger strikes and you have nothing healthy to eat, you\u2019re likely to turn to foods that are full of fat. Avoid this mistake by carefully planning your meals and snacks\u2014and having healthy food on hand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nIf you don\u2019t tell your friends and family about your weight-loss goals, they might unknowingly sabotage your efforts by suggesting you indulge in fatty, \u201cfun\u201d foods. Avoid these pitfalls by making your intentions known and asking the people who are closest to you for support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Weight](\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Weight-Loss-Mistakes.jpg\" "\\"Weight")
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\nSure, cutting carbs and working out for hours can work in the short term, but neither is sustainable and both will likely leave you in worse shape. Rather than trying to do it all at once, find balance and create a sustainable system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nA lot of people think they can exercise away all the extra calories they consume. This rarely works. Remember, it\u2019s easier not to eat a 400-calorie slice of pizza than it is to burn 400 calories. Use exercise to supplement your healthy eating efforts, not to replace them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nDrinking alcohol is never a good weight-loss strategy, even if you skip dinner to make up for the empty calories in beer, wine and spirits. Limit your alcohol consumption and don\u2019t skip dinner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nTrying to deprive yourself of sweets never works. You\u2019ll eventually give in and go overboard. Instead, allow yourself a sweat treat every now and then\u2014just do it in moderation. And don\u2019t do \u201ccheat days.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n