Losing weight is no walk in the park. A lot of it actually depends on your metabolism — while some people are blessed with burning off calories faster than you probably finish your meal, others aren't so lucky. In fact, for a large part of the population, losing weight is an uphill task. And it often happens that you're religiously following a diet and exercise regime but are still failing to drop those pounds. Here are some blunders you could be making that are hindering your progress...

You don't sleep enough Sleep is extremely essential and not simply a time when your body is resting. And when you don't sleep enough, you're lowering the benefits that come with dieting and exercise. Sleep deprivation can cause a number of health woes, not to mention a sluggish metabolism, increased appetite and lower energy levels. You reward yourself too often No matter how well you think you're…