4 Fat Loss Mistakes You're Probably Making - Calvert Fitness

Grab the Thor Training program on special here: http://mitchcalvert.com/thor-on-sale/ 4 Fat Loss Mistakes Remember those past efforts to get in shape? You were doing a lot of things wrong. That’s not necessarily a bad thing – there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to fat loss – but a simple change or two could’ve gotten you past that sticking point. You won’t be working any harder, but instead you’ll be working smarter to maximize your results. Here are 4 fat loss mistakes you can correct the next time you attempt that diet. #1 EXPECTING TOO MUCH TOO FAST Let’s face it, the pounds didn’t pack on over night, so you can’t expect them to fly off once you change some habits. Getting lean is hard, especially if your body has been heavy for some time – in other words, it has a “set point” of body fat it will attempt to maintain. It views your dieting attempt as a threat to its survival, and doesn’t like it one bit. Your best bet is to take it slow and give yourself enough time so that you can lose 0.5 – 1 % of body weight weekly – most weight-loss programs recommend you lose one to two pounds per week. #2 AVOIDING ‘BORING’ ACTIVITY Do you drive around the gym parking lot looking for a spot closer to the doors? Stop doing that. There’s something known as Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT), which studies show has a big impact on weight loss. In a study referenced by Mike Samuels on healthylivingheavylifting.com, researchers found that sitting up but staying stationary caused an average 4% increase in energy expenditure, whereas sitting up and fidgeting resulted in a much larger increase of 54%. Standing motionless led to a 13% increase while standing and fidgeting was a huge 95% increase. 95% more energy expenditure is no joke. Walking isn’t sexy, but going out of your way to get in more steps and low-grade activity adds up. Take the stairs. Walk as often as possible. Go for a bike ride. Move more. #3 FALLING FOR FAD DIETS Butter in your coffee is a fad that needs to die. Want to know the best diet to follow? The one you can stick to over the long haul. Yes, I get that it’s tough to find something that works for you. One site tells you to eat carbs. Another says to avoid them entirely and just eat fats. Eat gluten. Don’t eat gluten. Only buy organic vegetables harvested in the far northern reaches of Tibet. But know this: If you go on the latest fad diet on Monday without listening to your body at all, it’s going to fight back twice as hard. Those cravings aren’t you being weak. Relying on willpower sucks. Instead, find a moderate approach that gets you where you want to go. With the right plan, you can enjoy the odd “treat” food and not sabotage your results. What matters most is that you’re in a consistent calorie deficit for the week overall. Instead, choose to indulge in some treats occasionally, and then get right back into your routine. For a plan that requires zero calorie counting or banishment of your favourite foods, join me on this free live training here: https://calvertfitness.leadpages.co/r... #4 YOU LOVE SELF SABOTAGE Self-sabotage is one of the biggest hurdles you face when it comes to anything, and weight loss is no different. Let’s say you’ve made progress, lost 10 pounds, and are well on your way. But something inside isn’t quite right, and you find yourself falling off the wagon. You’ve been here before and the story playing in your head is on repeat, so you make the same old mistakes and fall back into old habits. ANY major change in your life. Your mind is a battle field. The motivation cannot be your only source of drive, because it won’t always be there. The motivation from YouTube videos will be fleeting… The motivation from that seminar will wear off fast… Unless you believe you can achieve. I had a “story” in my unconscious for years. It kept me overweight and held me back from achieving things. And without realizing it, that “story” played on repeat. All day. Your eyes aren’t just viewers, but projectors (Jim Carrey quote). Until you change the projection coming from your mind, you’ll never get where you want to go. If you’ve wanted to lose weight, but can’t get over that same hurdle each time you try… You need to truly believe you are worth it. All the action steps after that are irrelevant until you make that positive shift in your mind. Grab the Thor Training program on special here: http://mitchcalvert.com/thor-on-sale/