Why you are not achieving fitness goals fast enough

There are various mistakes made in a beginner's quest to get fit.  We shall explore the most common.

Not eating all-day

It is a grave misconception when we assume that we need to skip meals in order to get fit. This is because our bodies require complex carbohydrates to burn and generate energy from the process. One cannot sustain a work out without sufficient energy reserves.  Poor work out regimes translates to negligible fitness gains.  The solution? Eat healthily and normal. A typical portion of healthy food would be 50% vegetables, 25 % starch and 25% protein. This cycle repeated at least 3 times a day with fruit for a snack between meals would suffice.

 

Eating too much variety

Human beings, when faced with too many options have the tendency to over-indulge in food. In a study carried out to test people's behaviour, it was discovered that there is a positive correlation between overeating and too much variety. To curb this problem, one simply needs to stick to the basics of a typical healthy plate of food that consists of one starch, protein and lots of leafy green vegetables.

 

Stocking up on junk for cheat days

Often times we may stock up on junk in the hope of rewarding ourselves for completing gruelling work out sets. This habit quite often may translate to overwhelming temptation to eat unhealthily. A good strategy to manage this problem is not to attempt to keep tempting snacks in one's home. It would be more beneficial to have a treat at a restaurant and go back home to fresh food thereafter. As a wise man once said; out of sight, out of mind.

 

Winging it

Too many times as a result of overwhelming work schedules, we fail to prepare our healthy meals ahead of time. The end result is often turning to quick fixes in the form of junk food to save time. This should never be the case. To eat healthy one needs to plan and cook in advance. It gets easier to stick to a particular meal plan when we do. 

 

Not drinking enough water

On a fitness journey, it is common for many beginners to drink just enough water to quench their thirst after a work-out session if one is not properly advised.  In actuality, it is extremely beneficial to drink lots of water after working out because it helps soothe sore muscles internally and flushes out toxins from one's body.

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