10 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight

2. Not Sleeping Right

We know that you’re schedule is probably crazy, especially if you have kids, and that the 24 hours in a day are just not enough to fit in everything, including exercise and sleeping.

However, if you cut back on your beauty sleep and spend that time on your workout session, the odds are that you’re probably going to do more damage to your body than good.

Not getting enough sleep will minimize the benefits of exercise. It can also lead to weight gain. How? By sleeping less than you should, you’re slowing down your metabolism, increasing your appetite and stress levels, and making yourself more tired (which affects workout performance and endurance).