Weight loss isn't just about eating little (or almost nothing) and exhausting yourself at the gym. Weight loss is primarily a process that involves the entire body, and it also requires a change in lifestyle. If you keep doing everything the same as before, you won't lose weight, and the purpose of life is not to impoverish your own body, as you'll need it. So, pay attention to these things:

1. Random Calories
These are calories we eat just like that, without much thought. It could be nibbling on a neighbor's sandwich, a spoonful of a dish from someone else's plate, or even tasting the food you're preparing... The problem with random calories is that throughout the day, they add up significantly, and we often don't even register them.

Even more than random food calories, "dangerous" calories come from beverages, which are almost impossible to control.

2. Portion Sizes
How big should food portions be? The best guide is to think in terms of fists. For example, 3 fists of pasta is better replaced with 1 fist of salad, 1 fist of pasta, and 1 fist of soup. While it might be the same quantity, such a combination provides a variety of nutrients, keeps you full for longer, and has fewer negative impacts on the body. Additionally, the portion should be big enough that it takes you at least 20 minutes to eat, which also means considering the speed of eating. The slower you eat, the fuller you'll feel. Speed is the enemy of a good figure in this case.

3. Skipping Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gives your body the energy it needs for the day. Therefore, breakfast should consist of quality nutrients that last a long time. Only then will you eat less. Try eating things that keep you full for at least half a day (from when you wake up).

4. Snacking in Front of a Computer or TV
When the brain is occupied with something else, it often ignores signals of fullness. Try to eat before watching a movie.

5. Unplanned Snacks
Plan all your meals, including snacks, and try to stick precisely to your schedule. The body needs three days to adjust, and only this way will your body cooperate as expected. Unplanned meals will disrupt your metabolism, and unplanned snacks are often hamburgers, sandwiches, and sweets, which are calorie bombs that we often don't even know the contents of.

6. Soda, Lemonades, Juices
Drinking sugary beverages is an awkward habit because it's impossible to estimate how many calories are hidden in them. What's more, even store-bought lemonades have an abnormally high amount of sugar and salt... It's much better to drink homemade sugar-free lemonade, of course.

7. Coffee Breaks
While there's nothing wrong with coffee, there's an issue with heavy cream, syrups, and a multitude of additives we have today. Heavy cream is a hidden enemy of slim figures.

8. Too Much Fruit and Nuts
Even with fruit and nuts, we shouldn't overdo it, despite being told everywhere how healthy they are. It's true, but only in moderate amounts, not excessive. Don't think you can eat as many nuts as you want. Just a handful of nuts and maybe one banana should satisfy you for a few hours.

9. Carelessness About Ingredients
You don't need to be a nutritionist with years of experience. It's enough to roughly know what your food is made of and what suits your body. The best example that things are not always as they seem are yogurts, which shouldn't have gluten, sugar, or carbohydrates. But it's not always like that. Look at the labels, and you'll be surprised...

10. Not Enough Sleep
A body that doesn't get enough sleep needs more energy, and you feel hungrier. If you fall into this vicious circle, you can only get out of it by getting enough sleep. And don't think that 8 hours of sleep is enough. Mostly yes, but sometimes the body needs 10 hours of sleep.

Listen to your body!