It’s happened to all of us: You thought you were doing pretty well in the healthy eating and exercise department. However, you climbed on the scale this morning and it said differently. So you took your shoes off (just to be sure) and stepped on it again, but the verdict was the same. You’ve put on a few pounds.
It’s natural to want to jump into action when you’re surprised with a number you didn’t think you were anywhere near. But making certain certain changes after you’ve gained weight can actually cause you to put on a few more pounds. With that being said, skip those moves and try these ones instead.
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What Not to Do: Skip Meals
It feels like the quickest way to take off a few pounds, but it won’t pay off in the long run. Skipping meals actually slows your metabolism down and can cause you to overeat once you finally consume something.
