Any type of body movement that works your muscles delivers a whole lot of benefits. Thanks to endorphins we can even feel not only physically but mentally better afterwards. Following your exercise poses the question- Are you self sabotaging your fitness goals? There’s a lot of conflicting workout advice so it may become confusing with the do’s and don’ts. I have heard all types of things but here are a few common ways you will find your errors.
Supplements vs. nutrients
Although supplements are beneficial, it’s important to remember these are called “supplements” for a reason. They should add, never replace real food. Food scientists have proven that there are something called trace elements that are part of natural foods which aren’t contained in supplements.They simply can’t replicate the wide array of nutrients of real foods and the fiber and other vitamins they contain. As a result of a fast paced lifestyle, people are eating and consuming more fast food because it’s only more convenient. The supplement industry has capitalized this on-the-go lifestyle and have given the illusion there is a quick guide to weight loss. Its safe to say that anything with the words “quick” means you should RUN! As women we are constantly bombarded with false information and body images that are most likely unreachable. There is no magic pill, tea, cream or fix on this great earth. The simple truth is that if you want results it takes effort and consistency.
Water Vs. Gatorade or Sports Drinks
Serious sports drink companies such as Gatorade, Powerade, Kool Aid, ect . hype their product into our market so we drink their sports drinks to rehdytrare before or after physical activities. Not only are these drinks stacked full of sugar, but about two-thirds the amount of sugar in soft drinks. You should be consistently rehydrating with water and making sure that you’re drinking about 2 liters or more a day. Water aids in flushing out toxins as well as burning fat leading to more muscle mass.
Overestimating calories burnt Vs. Actual amount
People easily undo the hard work at the gym by having a giant unhealthy meal after. Exercising does not magically speed up your metabolism. No matter what body type or size you are, it’s crucial for your overall health to truly know the amount of calories you’ve burned. You cannot just guess. If your primary goal it to try to lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit by burning more than you consume. This means that even if you’re making healthy food choices, consuming too much will prevent you losing weight. On the contrary, if you’re not eating enough it will slow down your metabolism and you will lose muscle mass.
These are just a few of the most common errors I find when it comes to post workout mistakes. In addition to these top four errors, I think Its important to note some additional things to consider prior to our exercise routine. Try eating 25 grams of protein in your 30-40 min after your workout. Getting an adequate amount of protein will help promote tissue growth and repair. This will help build lean muscle mass and even keep you full longer.
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