1. Thinking
it is ok to eat more because you exercised.
Exercise is key to keeping weight off, but one hour on the treadmill
does not give you license for a second dessert.
Ignore the “calories burned” display (they are seldom accurate), and
treat yourself with a non-food reward.
2. Maintaining
that you do not eat much. Most people
severely underestimate how much they eat.
The only way to be accurate is to keep a food journal, and to record
each item when you eat it.
3. Eating only “low fat, low carb, organic, vegan, vegetarian, natural or
gluten free foods”. None of these terms
mean low calorie (or are necessarily even healthy). Read labels, make note of ingredients,
nutrition data, and especially serving size.
4. Keeping your
exercise routine the same. Not
only is this boring, but your body will adapt, and results will be harder to
come by. Change up your sessions, add
intervals, try a different machine or class.
5. Hating to exercise. It is almost
impossible to keep weight off without exercise. If you hate it, I believe you just have not
found the mode right for you. I go into
each class and session with a client hoping to make it the highlight of her
day. That may be a little too
optimistic, but I feel there is an enjoyable fitness option for everyone. Zumba is popular because it is fun and
accepting of all, boot camps are popular for the sense of camaraderie and
“getting through it” they inspire. Keep
trying, and you will find an activity that makes you feel and look good.
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