Fitness expert shares 'worst' weight loss mistake people make that ruins progress
dailyrecord.co.ukA fitness guru has spilled the beans on a big no-no that might be stopping you from getting slimmer. It is well-known being overweight or obese is not good for health, with factors like excess visceral belly fat raising risks for heart problems, fatty liver disease, or even cancer.
Some people want to lose weight to look better or feel happier in their own skin, but it's not always easy to drop those pounds.There's so much advice out there about how to slim down that it can make your head spin.
But one expert has pointed out some common slip-ups that stop folks from losing fat, reports the Express.Ashleigh Tosh from Goal Plans has revealed one of the "worst" slimming blunders easily made - which is getting too hung up and worried about your weight and what the scale says."When you're following a diet and exercising regularly but still can't see the desired results, it can be a sign that you're making small mistakes which are hindering your progress.," she said.Discussing the error, Ashleigh explained: "One of the worst mistakes you can make is stressing too much about the number on the scale, as it's not an accurate reflection of your fitness progress and can lead to demotivation even though you're doing everything right."Don't get discouraged if you've been working out and eating healthy but it doesn't show on the scales."Ashleigh explains there can be "several" reasons for weight changes, like water retention, muscle gain and the weight of undigested food.
She suggests taking your measurements and progress pictures as "better ways" to check for fat loss.She has shared six other mistakes people often make when trying to lose weight, which can be read below.People who want to cut down their daily calorie intake sometimes
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