CBS News/ February 23, 2012, 12:08 PM

Why aren't you losing weight? 5 surprising sabotages

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You've been walking the straight and narrow - counting calories, working out - and yet you're not dropping pounds. What gives? The answer may be hiding out amid the random things you do over the course of an average day - those little habits that have seemingly no connection to weight loss, but may in fact be sabotaging your best get-fit efforts.

Ask yourself these questions, and if you answer yes to any of them, you may have found your personal diet defeaters. Outwit them and you'll soon be back on track to a leaner, fitter you.

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foo8259 says:: Likely still fat because you believe the "calories in calories out" mantra. When you eat the wrong foods (sugar or starches) you will always feel hungry because your cells are actually malnourished. The frequent insulin release makes it impossible to lose -- only gain. What your body is craving is fat and protein. Since I realized that fact now I can eat all I care to eat, and I will still maintain a healthy weight, no need for exercise. I do exercise doing work, recreation and for health reasons-- not specifically to lose weight. Whole, unprocessed foods and no sugars or grains is the secret.; reply

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MaxK341 says:: If you have an underactive thyroid (many Americans do) it is almost impossible to lose weight.; reply