I have seen many fat loss mistakes made over the last 25 years and here are the most common ones holding people back from getting the results they want,
1. Thinking cardio training is the best / only way to lose fat –
there is no best exercise for fat loss as all expend energy which is what can help towards the energy / calorie deficit needed for fat loss. Consistency is key so finding something enjoyable and sustainable is the best long term strategy.
2. People getting priorities in the wrong order for losing fat –
I see all the time people asking what is the best tablet fat burner or powder to burn fat when they aren’t moving enough or eating takeaways all the time. Fat loss starts with fundamentals, knowing calories needed to achieve fat loss, getting enough protein, getting enough exercise / movement, staying hydrated and getting enough quality sleep. Getting better over time at the basic fundamentals builds a solid and consistent base for losing bodyfat.
3. Avoiding strength training as it will make you too bulky
Sadly this lie is still doing the rounds but thankfully far less than it used to. Strength training helps strengthen muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones for starters. It increases insulin sensitivity reducing our risk of diabetes. It also increases our resting metabolic rate as with increased lean muscle tissue comes a rise in energy requirements and it will shape muscles and bodyshape faster than any other type of training. So make sure you are doing some progressive streangth training each week.
4. Environment
Make sure you have the right environment to have reduced friction to to the necessary actions to achieve the desired outcome. This means having a plan to make sure the right foods are in the house to make eating healthier more easy. Having a clear shopping list rather then buying on hunger or guesswork is key. Making sure you have healthy and high protein snacks around at all times so you make better choices when snacking. Have gym bag packed and in the car at all times. Have trainers and kit ready at side of your bed so you can go a walk first thing when waking. These are all simple things in their own right but if done consistently over time can have a big impact
5. Expecting too much too soon / Going to fast too quickly
If you try and do too many things to quickly you will crash and burn / get injured / burnout. The key is to build habits by doing simple things daily and build on them. For example if you wan tto run a marathon start by doing a mile then a little more and repeat the process. If you want to get stronger start light dont do too much and add a small amount of weight every couple of sessions and aim for small incremental progress over time. Looking at diet, it is pretty much to go from eating all processed foods and not tracking protein and calories to suddenly have a complete overhaul and stick to it. For example loot at breakfast…. get that right first consistently then move to lunches…. then move to evening meals…. then looking at hydration…. etc etc. The key is to build on these over time
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