It’s easy to undermine your fitness routine, but the remedies are even easier.
You’ve been eating healthfully and working out. But you can’t seem to get past that dreaded ‘plateau’ of weight loss. If you’re at a standstill, here are four deterrents that may be the culprits.
Not enough ZZZZs
Never underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep. A night devoid of the suggested 7 or 9 hours can impact decision making, mood and even appetite.
Not getting enough sleep means you’ll be too tired to head to the gym, and that can stall your weight loss progress. Sleeping in, too, when you can is fine, but keep it at a minimum and try to rise and shine each day at the same time.
Being inactive
It’s suggested by the Australian Department of Health that most healthy adults engage in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise every week. Try to time your workouts, even your walks and jogs, to see if you’re meeting the minimum.
Don’t forget that you can take the stairs at work or walk to an event instead of driving and taking the bus. Even standing is better than sitting – so stay upright as often as possible! Just try to keep moving.
Rewarding yourself with food
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