Read on to learn about the critical mistakes that sabotage your weight loss, and solve them ASAP.
You’re overestimating how many calories you burn.
Far too many people overestimate the number of calories they burn from exercise.
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Also, the fitter you get, the fewer calories you burn with the same exercise intensity!
Because with better fitness, your body becomes more efficient.
Instead, use more realistic measurements.
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Ultimately, you’ll know you’re burning enough if your physique is improving.
An extra 2 tablespoons of olive oilwhich doesn’t seem like muchis 240 calories.
An extra pack of sugar with your coffee makes a difference over a week.
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Oh, and the calories listed on a nutrition label aren’t always accurate.
(The FDAactually allows a 20% margin of error.)
Everyone knows that ifyou don’t exercise enough, you won’t get great results.
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From there, you add low-to-moderate intensity exercise to supplement.
You’re not sleeping enough.
Your body doesn’t improve at the gym; it improves at rest.
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That’s why skimping on sleep infers with your body’s ability to lose weight.
If you’re serious about getting results, prioritize getting eight hours of sleep every night.
Not only will you look great, but you’ll also feel great!
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You’re not changing your mindset.
The last of the critical mistakes that sabotage weight loss has to do with your mindset.
Some people who struggle to lose weight also struggle with their mindset and self-image.
Ask yourself: Do you see yourself as a fit person or do you see yourself as something else?
Improve your mindset and your self-talk.
Be very careful with whatever you say after “I am.”
Good luckyou’ve got this!
