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Many people who want to lose weight often say things like <\/span>\u201cEven drinking water makes me gain weight\u201d<\/span><\/i> or <\/span>\u201cI starve myself but still gain weight.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

When dieting or simply trying to maintain weight, certain mistakes\u2014whether intentional or unintentional\u2014not only prevent weight loss but can also cause weight gain!<\/span><\/p>\n

1- Skipping Main Meals and Relying on Snacks<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/span>Skipping main meals and trying to build a routine around snacks can lead to consuming small portions with big calories.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Remember: snacks and small bites should only be consumed when needed between meals and in controlled amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n

2- Replacing Water with Tea and Coffee<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/span>If you quench your thirst with tea and coffee, don\u2019t forget that you\u2019re actually losing water this way.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Both tea and coffee cause water loss in the body. For weight control or dieting, water consumption is just as important as the foods you eat.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Always drink one glass of water for every cup of tea or coffee!<\/span><\/p>\n

3- Skipping Meals During the Day and Sitting at Dinner Overly Hungry<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/span>If you start the day thinking <\/span>\u201cI\u2019ll eat healthy\u201d<\/span><\/i> and confuse healthy eating with starvation, the uncontrolled calories you consume at dinner may harm your progress.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Everyone needs a certain daily calorie intake to maintain a healthy life. If you don\u2019t meet that need during the day, your body will try to make up for it in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

4- Believing Protein Doesn\u2019t Cause Weight Gain<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/span>Carbohydrates are often blamed during weight loss. But our macronutrients are divided into three: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. While protein has nutritional value differences, it still contains calories like carbohydrates.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Overconsumption of protein can also lead to weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n

5- Switching to \u201cLight\u201d Products but Increasing Consumption<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/span>Choosing healthier alternatives while shopping is a good habit. However, believing that foods labeled <\/span>\u201clight\u201d<\/span><\/i> are completely healthy or calorie-free is a mistake.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Increasing consumption of such products will inevitably cause weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n

6- The \u201cAll or Nothing\u201d Approach<\/b><\/h4>\n

<\/span>Many people, once they decide to lose weight, make the mistake of cutting out many foods from their diet. Very low-calorie or restrictive diets often result in giving up and returning to old habits even more strongly.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The best approach is to identify habits that may cause weight gain and, for the foods you love, allow occasional consumption with portion control instead of eliminating them completely.<\/span><\/p>\n

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