We go to the gym for numerous reasons, one of the top being to shed some extra pounds. But sometimes we hit a weight-loss wall and our workout regimen isn’t, well, working anymore.

This can be for a variety of reasons and pinpointing the exact issue can be frustrating. Take a moment to think about your exercise routine. Here are 10 reasons why you may not be reaching your weight loss goal.

Life as a single woman would be so much better if all of your potential matches tattooed the kind of relationship they were looking for right on their foreheads. But until that becomes mandatory (and socially acceptable), we’ll have to settle for the occasional insights from online dating sites to enlighten us. Case in point: The dating app Clover recently polled users across the U.S. about whether they were looking for casual dates, long-term relationships, hookups, or new friends.

It turns out that New York City topped the list of cities where people are looking for long-term love. On the other side of the spectrum, Los Angeles Clover users reported looking for hookups more than any other city, while Chicagoans were most likely to be looking for new friends and Houston singles were most likely to want casual dating, according to Clover. Take a look at the rest of their results to see where you could find your ideal dating scene.

We get it. On a scale of zero to 10, your motivation to work out over the holidays ranks a negative two. Plus, who has to time to squeeze in exercise during family time? The answer: you. Here's when high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is super helpful.

HIIT consists of short, intense bursts of exercise with either active recovery (like less intense exercise) or complete rest in between. Cardio workouts and strength routines both qualify—they can both get your heart pumping AND fire up your metabolism thanks to the phenomenon known as after burn. You can get a super effective workout in 20 minutes or less—even in as few as 4 minutes if you do Tabata-style training (20 seconds hard, 10 seconds easy).

Since HIIT is one of the hottest fitness trends for 2014, why not get a jumpstart on a fitter you for the new year! Try one of these high-intensity workouts while the family's opening presents, as you wait for the turkey to cook, or right before A Christmas Story begins—seriously, you can do them almost anywhere, anytime.

1. Omega-3 fatty acids: Okay, so this one is pretty well-known—and with good reason. They are famed for improving heart health and mood, as well as promoting healthy waistlines. But contrary to popular opinion, you don't have to eat salmon to get your omega-3 on. Check out these five foods that contain omega-3's that aren't fish.

2. Pinolenic acid: It's time for a pesto party. This fatty acid, found in pine nuts and especially rich in Korean ones, has been linked to appetite suppression and improved satiety, according to the Institute of Food Technologists 

3. Conjugated linoleic acid: However you try to pronounce it, conjugated linoleic acid can reduce your body-fat percentage while increasing how much lean body mass (a.k.a. muscle) you have, according to the editorial.

4. Flaxseed oil: A good source of omega-3's, -6's, and -9's (seriously, what omega doesn't it have?), flaxseed oil can help reduce inflammation, which has been linked to weight gain. Try using it as a salad dressing. It has a light, nutty flavor that goes great with veggies.

5. Hemp oil: It's rich in those oh-so-popular omega-3's, but also the potent antioxidant vitamin E. Check out these healthy hemp recipes.

6. Fish oil: These supplements can improve your heart and brain health, and according to research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, boost your body's muscle-building response to strength training.

MORE: The 5 Fish That Are Most Contaminated—And 5 You Should Eat Instead

7. Canola oil: Recent research shows that this versatile cooking oil improves blood sugar control in type 2 diabetics. And chances are, it can help you, too. Try munching on these healthy recipes to get some more canola oil in your diet.

8. High oleic soybean oil: Low on saturated fat, this stuff packs three times more monounsaturated fats than regular soybean oil, according to the Institute of Food Technologists. It has a really high smoke point, so it's great for cooking anything you really want to sizzle, like a stir-fry.

9. Coconut oil: All the rage right now, coconut oil is believed to be a powerful energy-booster and is known for its bevy of medium-chain triglycerides, which are metabolized more quickly than other saturated fats. Try it out in these awesome coconut recipes.