5 weight loss mistakes no fitness expert will ever commit

The Health Site 2018-12-05 18:37:41 SHARE ON FACEBOOK

Lose weight smartly ©ShutterstockThere is less than a month left for the New Year celebrations to begin. Many of us have hit the gym with a vengeance, gone on drastic diet plans and resorted to other extreme measures to lose weight and look good. But some of the habits could actually sabotage your weight loss goals. Here are some weight loss mistakes that any good fitness expert will never make and neither should you.
Rigorous cardio and no strength training: Think you re losing weight by spending more time on the treadmill? This may lead to loss muscles. What you need to do is balance cardio with strength training. Do cardio two to three times a week and do weight training the rest of the days. Strength training will ensure you build muscles.
Randomly cutting down calories: While it s a good idea to skip that dessert, you can t skip healthy food in order to lessen your calorie intake. Insufficient calorie intake slows down metabolism, starves your body and leads your body to use both fat and muscles for energy. Ensure you create a calorie deficit between 500 to 1000 calories. Also, make sure that you are eating the requisite amount of protein which is needed for muscle growth. Don't skip meals.
Skimping on sleep: Eating right and exercising regularly alone won t make you lose weight. You will need to ensure you get enough sleep. Several studies have shown that lack of sufficient, restful sleep can lead to weight gain.
Eating 'diet' or 'sugar-free' foods: These food labels serve only one purpose, that of selling products. Be smart and try to avoid anything that comes in packets. Eat natural foods including fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, meat, seeds and legumes.
Going on liquid diets and crash diets: Make sure you are eating balanced meals to see long-lasting results. Going on these kind of diets can negatively impact not just your weight but also your overall health.