The Biggest Dieting Mistakes We’re Making (Video)

Dieting and trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle can be tough. There are a few things, most of us are guilt of, that could actually hurt your health goals and sabotage your diet.

Eating healthy is a common goal of many, and something that can be difficult to sustain, but is essential for our health and overall well-being.

There are several elements associated with a healthy diet, and with that comes several mistakes that although seem healthy, might be ruining your diet. Whether the mistake stems from a fad diet, an article you read online, or from a label that has duped you in the grocery store, it’s important to be an informed consumer and know what “healthy” mistakes you’re making that need changing.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common “healthy” mistakes that could be ruining your diet.

Healthy Mistake #1: Not eating enough

While eating less seems like a logical method of weight maintenance or weight loss, not eating enough can seriously impact your health, and could be a mistake that’s ruining your diet.

Not eating enough calories can lead to a slew of negative things, including: moodiness, low energy, nutritional deficiencies, difficulties sleeping and concentrating, as well as constant cravings, according to Spoon University.

Additionally, too few calories can stall weight loss, slow your metabolism, and force the body into starvation mode, which ultimately can lead to the breakdown of muscle in order to create energy.