3. You don't practice portion control 

You may have switched to a whole grain loaf from white bread, olive oil from refined oil and nuts from fried snacks, but the idea is not only to make these healthy swaps but also to practice portion control. Just because these are healthier than their counterparts doesn't mean you can eat a mountain of it. In fact, limiting calories does not mean giving up on essential foods but instead limiting your portions.  

4. You eat too early but sleep too late 

A common advice to lose weight is to eat dinner before 7 P.M. A big problem while following this advice is that, you eat early but sleep late. Therefore, your body is naturally hungry by midnight and those after-hour cravings are simply irresistible and can ruin your day's plan. Even if you curb these cravings somehow, you might end up eating extra the next morning to satisfy your body and thus, land yourself in a vicious cycle. So, either you get to bed early or have your dinner slightly late. If you're having a late-dinner make sure it contains the least calories among all your major meals of the day.

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