The Top 10 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

If those stubborn pounds just won't come off, see if you're sabotaging your efforts by indulging in the following hidden diet hurdles:

 
1.
 You don't eat breakfast. Many of us skip it and make up for it later in the day.
2.
 You don't get enough calcium. You need at least 1000mg a day--from low-fat dairy foods, please.
3.
 You buy in bulk. Buy more, eat more.
4.
 You don't pay attention to portion sizes. Speaking of buying more--most of us eat double the recommended portions, especially when we eat out.
5.
 You eat too much fat. Fat has twice the calories of carbohydrates or protein.
6.
 You eat the wrong kinds of carbohydrates. Skip the white bread and opt for the wheat--it has more fiber, which helps with weight loss.
7.
 You don't get enough variety in your diet. Most of us eat the same types of food every day, and many of us eat only one serving of fruits or vegetables daily.
8.
 You indulge in soda. These can pack up to 12 tablespoons of sugar in each serving--empty calories that end up getting stored as fat.
9.
 You drink too much alcohol. These calories add up quickly and are stored easily as fat.
10.
 You don't exercise at all. Those who exercise have double the success when trying to lose weight.