It’s been said that 80% of your fat loss results are made in the kitchen, so it’s no surprise that DIET MISTAKES are what get most of us off track with our fat loss efforts.
You can exercise hard every single day, but if you are making these 3 common mistakes then fat loss is going to be slow or nonexistent…
Diet Mistake #1: Not Eating Enough Wholesome Calories
Starvation diets simply do not work. Restricting too many calories slows your metabolism to a grinding stop and causes your body to store those precious calories instead of burning them off.
But that’s not all…
Starvation diets inevitably lead to rebounding with overeating that causes you to gain even more weight. There is a huge benefit to eating the right amount of wholesome calories, spread out throughout the day.
Your metabolism is revved up and fat loss becomes automatic. Of course, these must be WHOLESOME calories and not junk!
Diet Mistake #2: Not Eating Enough Protein
Protein is important for a variety of reasons, and sadly most of us simply do not get enough protein in our daily diets. When it comes to losing fat, getting adequate protein is a must.
It takes more calories (in the form of energy used) to digest protein versus fats or carbs, giving your metabolic rate a boost. It’s also essential to supply your body with the dietary protein needed to build and maintain your muscle mass - as muscles increase our resting metabolism.
Protein keeps you feeling full, boosts your metabolism and prevents you from turning to snacks that are full of fat, carbs and sugars.
Diet Mistake #3: Drinking Sugary Beverages
One of the BIGGEST diet mistakes I see most people make today is drinking sugary beverages throughout the day. Liquid calories add up and stubbornly stick to our waistlines.
And most of you don't even realize you're doing it. I'm not just talking about sugary soda. I'm talking sweet coffee drinks, alcoholic beverages, and even fruit juice based smoothies. These liquid calories are habitual and detrimental to fat loss and health.
A great way to avoid liquid sugary calories is to carry liquid stevia with you. Add a little squirt to your coffee or tea throughout the day to please your sweet tooth while avoiding liquid calories.
As you know, combining diet with a challenging and consistent exercise plan is the killer combo when it comes to losing weight, getting fit and feeling great! That’s where I come in…
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Simply send me an email to see if I have a spot open in my Personal Training or Online Coaching program.
