Woman who shed 10st in 22 weeks warns dieters of common mistake that can stall progress - 'did more harm than good'
The dieter frequently shares advice on TikTok
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Weight loss requires a tremendous amount of physical effort, but sometimes it's the mental hurdles that are hardest to overcome.
Without preparation, some of these challenges can cause slimmers to derail completely from their goals.
One slimmer named Vikki has shared some of the hurdles she faced on her impressive journey to shed more than 10st.
She explained that daily weigh-ins caused her more harm than good throughout the transformation, taking to her TikTok channel to explain why.
Vikki shed 10 stone
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"When I started my journey, I was told to weigh myself every day," she told viewers.
“If you’re going to weigh yourself every day you’ll understand that weight fluctuates, so just because you’ve put weight on doesn’t mean that you’ve gained fat.
“However, this led me to become very obsessed with the scales, to the point where, if I’d put weight on in the morning, I’d stop eating or I’d cut down on what I eat in a day. "
Vikki argued that the practice of stepping on the scales every morning can lead to obsessive behaviour and unhealthy eating patterns, despite being commonly recommended advice.
Weight fluctuations are a natural part of the process, but frequent monitoring can trigger anxiety and counterproductive responses.
By ignoring minor fluctuations, Vikki believes slimmers may find it easier to stay on track.
"When you have a lot of weight to lose, if you're sticking to plan, your weight will go down," she explained.
"It really is irrelevant that weight fluctuates because it's just going to cause constant doubt."
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"It did more harm than good for me," she concluded.
Expert guidance also emphasises the importance of taking a balanced, sustainable approach to weight loss.
Dr. Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health, stressed that consistency is crucial for success and that physical activity plays a vital role in burning calories and building muscle.
"Consistency is key," said Dr. Willett. "Begin by choosing activities that you enjoy and do them for at least 150 minutes each week."
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