If losing fat were easy then we’d all look like fitness models, right?
Unfortunately, the fat loss game is more frustrating than most care to admit. The scale quickly becomes a dreaded enemy—a constant bearer of bad news.
If the number on your scale won’t budge then read on for an explanation:
Possibility #1: You’re Not Eating Enough Calories
This happens more than you may think, but especially in cases of severe calorie restriction. However, don’t take it as a license to eat whatever you’d like. When you’re trying to drop a few pounds by eating next to nothing, it actually counteracts your efforts.
There’s a base number of calories that you should be eating in order to maintain your proper bodily functions, including fat loss.
Possibility #2: You’re Eating Too Many Carbs
Processed carbs will promote fat storage quicker than you can say the alphabet backwards. Blood sugar and insulin levels always respond the same to processed carbs – whether those carbs are in the form of a FiberOne bar or a Twinkie.
You’re fooling yourself, but not your scale, if you think processed carbs should be included in your fat loss diet.
Possibility #3: You’re Doing Too Much Cardio If you’re doing hours of steady-state cardio, it’s gonna end up working against your fat loss efforts. All that cardio reduces muscled mass and does little for your metabolism, which counteracts your ability to lose fat.
Contact me about designing your ideal exercise routine for maximum fat loss. I’ll let you know how much cardio should be included in your routine.
Possibility #4: You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep
You may not see the connection between your sleep patterns and the number on your scale, but it’s there. Sleep patterns have an impact on your hormone levels, and hormones are a huge factor when it comes to losing fat.
Be sure to get a full eight hours of sleep each night to boost your health & fitness results.
Possibility #5: Your Snacks Have No Protein
Small, whole foods snacks throughout the day can help maintain your metabolism and encourage fat loss, but it all depends on what you’re snacking on. Fruit-only snacks tend to break down quickly to sugar, which can cause insulin to be released and potential fat storage to occur, much like when you eat processed carbs. Sure, the fruit will make less of an impact than a candy bar, but you could snack smarter. Listen to your body and adjust your carb content based upon how you feel. If you are hungry, crave sweets or tired immediately after you eat your hormones are most likely off.
Many do better when eating snacks that contain more protein than carbs, and also some fat. This will help to stabilize your blood sugar levels while also keeping hunger at bay longer.
Possibility #6: You Eat Diet Foods
I get it, you have a fat loss goal so it’s tempting to fall into the trap of purchasing foods that claim to help dieters. The problem lies in the fact that these ‘diet’ products have been highly processed and contain potentially harmful chemicals and artificial sweeteners that will confuse your hormones and promote fat storage.
The best diet strategy, when working towards a health & fitness goal, is to stick with real, fresh, whole foods. Steer clear of anything fake or processed.
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Let’s do this!
Your friend & coach,
Brien
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