Michael Mosley explains five reasons why you might not be losing weight on a diet

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It's now the start of a new year, and you might be keen to make some lifestyle changes and be healthier for 2023.Going on a diet and losing weight is often easier said than done, and there are a lot of common misconceptions around what actually works when you're trying to shed the pounds.To help make it easier for anyone who wants to start the year on a high and achieve their goals, Michael Mosley has revealed some of the reasons why you might be putting on weight, and what you can do to lose it instead.Doctor and author of the hugely successful Fast 800 diet book, Michael often posts helpful weight loss tips on the official Fast 800 Instagram and website.According to him, there are a number of reasons why you aren't seeing the results you want on the scales.

Here, we've shared some of his advice about why you're putting on weight and some simple changes you can make in order to look and feel your best.This may seem like an obvious one, as many people choose to track their calories - but do you know exactly how big your servings should be?

Michael said: "Think about cereal; the recommended serving size is considerably smaller than you may think with most brands recommending between 30-40g, which is less than 3 tablespoons."People can often get caught out with things like condiments, which are easy to measure incorrectly if you aren't careful.

He explained: "The recommended serving size is often around 1 tbsp, which isn’t quite as much as you may think. Sauces are also packed with sugar and artificial flavours, while being considerably high in calories.Even if you're careful not to overeat during mealtimes, a lot of people don't consider the calories that are in their drinks too.