Translation of "Impedía" in English

No pude entender que me impedía moverme.

I could not understand what prevented me from moving.

Que me impedía alcanzar todo mi potencial de felicidad.

that stopped me from achieving my full potential of happiness.

Creábamos un extracto que impedía el crecimiento de hierbas dañinas.

to make an extract that could inhibit the growth of weeds.