Most Common Health Mistakes Women Make

You are trying to eat healthy, exercise regularly and lead a healthy lifestyle, but you often go through the day feeling tired, sleepy and completely exhausted. If it sounds familiar to you, read on to discover some of the most common health mistakes many women (especially those who are trying to drop weight) make.

Sometimes, we make these small yet harmful mistakes without noticing it. We want to reach our fitness, weight loss and health goals, but often end up making at least three of these health mistakes. Now it’s time to consider your lifestyle once again and avoid making these nine most common health mistakes down the road in order to live a healthier and longer life.

1. NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER

Many women claim that it’s hard to drink eight glasses of water a day. While I do agree with it, I think we need to find more delicious ways to stay hydrated throughout the day. You can add your favourite berries to your water, for instance. I love drinking lemon water. Moreover, I try to incorporate more water-rich foods into my daily diet.

The problem is, dehydration can cause dry mouth, fatigue, mood swings, and even constipation. Drinking enough water helps curb your appetite and cravings, helping you reach your weight loss goals faster, and improves your overall health. Make a habit of drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day to avoid dehydration.

2. SKIPPING MEALS AND NOT EATING ENOUGH WHOLE FOODS

Skipping meals and not eating enough whole foods meals slows your metabolism and leads to overeating, weight gain and a number of serious diseases. Plus, when you don’t consume enough whole foods throughout the day, it’s no wonder you are feeling so sleepy and tired.

Whole foods, such as whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, speed up your metabolism, improve your digestion, boost your energy, keep your food cravings under control, and improve your overall health. Opt for at least three servings of fruit and vegetables a day to get the most health benefits and the best protection against numerous diseases.

3. NOT EATING ENOUGH CARBS

Not eating enough carbs can lead to headaches, fatigue, mood swings, constipation and nausea. Moreover, it can make you overeat. However, when it comes to carbs, it’s important to make smart food choices.

Consider adding whole grains, legumes, beans, seeds, nuts, fruit and vegetables to your eating plan, but consume them in moderation. Avoid eating unhealthy high carbohydrate foods, such as cakes, crackers, dried fruit, bread, cereals, and jams.

4. EXERCISING TOO MUCH

Exercising too much is definitely good for you, but too much exercise can leave you tired and exhausted and can cause poor muscle recovery and even injury. Moreover, it can lead to anxiety and depression. People who work out hard tend to consume more food since they believe they can easily burn those extra calories. But it’s a huge mistake.

30-60 minutes of exercise a day is enough to stay healthy and keep your weight under control, of course, if you stick to a healthy diet.

5. NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP

Not getting enough sleep is one of the worst health mistakes most people make these days. Busy schedules, fun parties, and interesting TV shows are a few of the most possible reasons why many of us don’t get enough sleep.

If you don’t sleep at least 7 hours a night, be ready to deal with stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, huge food cravings, obesity and numerous health issues.