"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

That's great Laura. Did you tell me that you are on carb cycling?

Diet Sabotage

Science suggests that the less you sleep, the hungrier you'll feel. There are two "hunger hormones" -- ghrelin, which increases your appetite; and leptin, which suppresses your appetite. When you don't get enough sleep, your body produces more ghrelin... which means you’re gonna feel hungrier." HG

Weight-Loss Plateau

"Has the same number been popping up on the scale week after week? Don't be discouraged — that's common. A weight-loss plateau eventually happens to most people trying to lose weight, even if you continue with the same exercise routine and healthy-eating habits. Reassess your habits and get moving in the right direction with regular strength training. Building lean muscle mass will help you lose weight and control your body fat. Why? As you increase lean muscle mass, your body burns calories more efficiently.

Rev up your workout. Increase the amount of time you exercise by an additional 15 to 30 minutes. You might also try increasing the intensity of your exercise if you feel that's possible. Additional exercise will cause you to burn more calories. Also Focus on your weight-loss victories, and recognize that plateaus are just part of the journey. Continue your healthy eating and exercise habits, knowing that will help you sustain success and keep that scale moving."MC

Change Your Mood

"Researchers found that people who ate junk food were 51 percent more likely to show signs of depression, And the more junk food they ate, the more likely they were to be depressed. That sheds some light on the emotional eating cycle many fall culprit to — finding solace in a bag of chips or carton of ice cream when we are sad or stressed out. Next time a low mood triggers cravings for an unhealthy binge, swap the junk for chocolate. "It's likely to satisfy your craving for something sweet and make you feel good at the same time." EH