There could be some real reasons why you can’t lose weight apart from just not eating correctly. Research has revealed some other interesting factors that could be hampering your best efforts.

Some small lifestyle changes could help you shift some pounds before christmas.

It could be that your morning coffee isn’t as good for you as you think. Cutting down on coffee could help you lose weight as it’s a nervous system stimulant. Coffe can accelerate the pace of body functions which means that blood sugar levels drop, which means our brains instantly send a message out that we need more fuel, but it takes a while for us to feel full, which means it’s difficult to tell when to stop. Green tea instead gives you a small dose of caffeine which is much better for you.

Slow and steady exercise is better than a tough workout. Your body is constantly trying to synchronise your fuel intake with your exercise. If you exercise hard, your body wil burn carbs and not fat. Low Intensity training means you will be burning more fat.

The more salt we have in our bodies the more fluid we retain. We do need salt, but it could be beneficial to restrict your salt intake,which will help to stop bloating.

Stress could also be causing a chemical reaction in your body which sends signals to take in more fuel, so it’simportant to take measures to control the amount of stress you experience, like joining a meditation class or listening to relaxing music.

It’s strange to think that it isn’t just food that affects our weight, but also our environment and the things that contain no calories, like coffee and salt could be doing more harm than we think.