It’s been a couple of months since you have been going to the gym and are deep within your diet regimen. Initially you were feeling great about losing all this flab and you actually did lose a couple of pounds but now the results have just stop coming. So who is to blame? Your diet, your exercise routine or just your bad genes? The answer lies beyond these three factors. You end up asking yourself, why isn’t this working? And at last frustration gets to you and all your efforts go to waste as soon as you return to your old habit of binge eating and watching movies because you simply quit. We give you all the reasons why your Weight Loss Goals have been stagnant and why the fat isn’t coming off.
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You’re cheating too much
A cheat meal is good once in a while but cheating too much can get you back to square one. More importantly the way you cheat your meal is also important in your overall weight Loss Goals. A cheat meal is okay once every week but more than that is asking for trouble. Try to fill your cheat meal with nutrient dense calories and don’t just go for the taste.
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You haven’t been hitting the ideal protein mark
Protein is extremely essential to your Weight Loss goals. Not only does protein aide in the formation of new muscle which keeps the fat at bay, but it also fills your gut and keeps you satiated so you don’t get hungry too often.
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You’re doing too much cardio
Yes, cardio is good for you and the opening statement sounds strange but it nevertheless is true. Too much cardio may cause you to lose muscle and even over work your body which can seriously hamper your weight loss goals. An ideal balance of weight training and cardio is the right way to go.
