These are the 10 morning habits that are causing you to gain weight

Health

3. Skipping the scale

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Tracking your measurements is a great way to keep the motivation going. According to the Journal of Obesity, study participants who weighed themselves every day were more successful. To weigh yourself properly: do it first thing in the morning after you’ve used the restroom (every little bit helps… right?) and in the buff (if possible). Track your weight every day and you’ll begin to notice patterns (like how your weight may rise during your cycle) or if you have more water weight thanks to that fifth piece of pizza from the night before.

*Note: The numbers on the scale only tell so much. Remember that muscle weighs more, so if you are strength training, that could affect your numbers, but that doesn’t mean your body isn’t changing for the better!

4. Checking your email first

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If the first thing you do is attach your face to an electronic device as soon as you open your eyes, you’re setting yourself up for failure. If you get distracted by a work or social email you could easily burn away the time you need to get breakfast or work in a few pushups.
Additionally, studies have shown a link between having a lot of email and stress levels and who wants to start their morning off stressed?

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