Bad Habits that May Limit Weight Loss

Lets look at some examples of habits which may be causing limitations..

Work:
pressures or boredom at work could tempt people to seek refuge in food.
some may sit at home (less exercise) in their spare time worrying about how to meet deadlines rather than joining in some recreational activities (more exercise) to help relax.
sitting at desk all day-then too tired or don't feel like any activity after work
don't take sandwiches- so no control over meals as works canteen don't supply many healthy options.
meetings with clients in restaurants- habit of eating too much

Family Life:
family cooking methods, ingredients used or unhealthy recipes repeatedly used due to long-term habits.
another family member has control over selection and cooking of food in the household- a change may not suit them
Consuming too many calories at family meals because of the social interaction surrounding mealtime - not aware of amount of food consumed.
family problems/arguments- result in binge eating or drinking too much alcohol
children's choice of snacks in the cupboards- causes temptation

Social Life:
drinking too much too often- to be with friends or in social situations, meet in pubs / snack bars / coffee shops
social pressures to drink- to be with the " lads "
frequenting restaurants for nights out with partner or family

General habits:
sucking on sweets all day to make work more pleasurable.
Stocking too many sweets or snacks when food shopping
watching films but must snack during viewing
depending too much on use of vehicle even for trip to local shops
must eat quickly as too little time for cooking with fresh natural ingredients- results in choosing convenient food high in fat/calories

Recreational Habits:
rent movies often but must snack whilst viewing
unstoppable cravings for chocolate or sweets
stopping smoking may affect the amount you eat

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