“What are the biggest fat-loss mistakes people tend to make?
At the start of every year, many people start a new diet and training regime – yet very few complete their transformation. This is often down to a few simple mistakes.
#1 Setting unrealistic goals
Goal setting is incredibly important when it comes to getting in shape. Rather than setting an unrealistic weight loss goal, aim to lose no more than one percent of your total body weight each week.
#2 Crash dieting
A big misconception about body transformations is that the diet has to be hard. Liquid diets, skipping meals and severely undereating are a recipe for massive weight rebound, ruined digestion and hormonal catastrophe. #3 Not having a plan
As the saying goes, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Don’t try to go from zero to 100 by setting unrealistic goals. Most people will see amazing results by strength training three to four times a week, taking 10,000 steps every day, performing one to two cardio interval sessions a week, eating a high-protein, lowcarbohydrate diet, and drinking three to four litres of water a day.
#4 Falling at the first hurdle
Slipping up at least once or twice is common. The key is how you manage it, and what you do after. Accountability can help – hiring a trainer is one way, but the best method is to tell family and friends what you’re trying to achieve, to help you stick to your goals.
#5 Not thinking long term
Starting the year on an all-out assault to get the body you’re after in four weeks is asking for trouble. Instead, set a SMART goal for yourself, and then break it down into small mini-goals to keep yourself on track and motivated.
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