Meeting your fitness goals is hard enough when you do everything right, but when you are making mistakes, all of your efforts could be derailed completely.
No one wants to fail at their health goals, and with a little research and careful planning, you should be able to see real results.
When we are trying to lose weight or get healthier, many of us turn to the internet, fitness channels, and subscriptions for guidance. However, with all of the information out there, we can quickly become overwhelmed and downright confused.
In diet and fitness, misinformation is the basis of most failures. It is important to remember that just because something is popular with the masses does not mean that it is correct – or good for you.
Avoid failing at fitness by dodging these mistakes:
You are avoiding carbs.
Believe it or not, you actually need carbs to lose weight and stay healthy. You should not avoid all carbohydrates. Carbs actually provide fuel for your workouts, and if you eliminate them from your diet, you may see that your workouts are not as effective while your fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and headaches all increase.
You make every workout an extreme workout.
You know that phrase, “No pain, no gain?” Well, forget it! You should absolutely not push yourself to the limits every time you work out. A high-intensity workout is good for you, but you should not make every workout session so intense. This could actually lead to serious injury and cause your exercise efforts to be virtually ineffective.
You are using spot reduction to fix your problem areas.
One of the biggest fitness myths out there is spot reduction. You simply cannot target fat deposits and get rid of them by performing targeted exercises on a certain part of your body. The only effective method is to focus on healthy eating and to get enough sleep, weight training, and cardio.
We know it can be really hard to determine fact from fiction when there is so much information so freely available. That is why it is so important to always verify any fitness and diet information before you consider making major changes. This will help to ensure that you are not putting yourself in danger and are making smart lifestyle choices! Just remember: when in doubt, always ask your doctor. It really is the best thing you can do.
