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You are hitting the gym and eating right, but despite all the toil, sweat and temptation curbing, you aren't able to shed any pounds. Ask why? Well, the culprit could be your drink.

Teetotaler or not, what we drink counts as much as what we eat. Hence, the need to keep an eye on everything you sip, chug or gulp down. The beverage choice you make could make or mar your weight loss efforts. We bring you some of the common drinking habits that is stopping your from getting back into shape. Pay heed.

Downing Green Juices
Grabbing a green juice the first thing in the morning could fool you to believe that you are doing your body some favor. Not quite so, we are afraid. The green juices out there are mostly fruit juice spiked with something like spirulina to make it look healthy. That turns them incredibly sugar dense and packs hundreds of calories in a single serving. Watch out.

Not Drinking Enough
Did you know water is an antioxidant too? That's right! Hydrogen in water fortifies your body against free radicals, not to forget, it keeps you full and dehydrated and helps you burn more calories during exercise.

Supersizing Your Smoothies
Smoothies are healthy, but they are fattening too. Agreed they pack in a lot of nutrients, but they load up on calories too. The key is to skip high-calorie ingredients in your smoothie and stir in some protein shake instead.

AW: Suchorita Choudhury