3 Progress Saboteurs

Not making the progress you want? Here are some sneaky concepts that could be sabotaging your efforts.

No. 1 - CONSISTENCY

 I know, I know, you have probably heard this but hear me out. To much fluctuation will effect our hormones and metabolism, so we want to create a more moderate range and keep consistent with our activity and diet. This will keep our metabolism more even in order to reach those goals - what does that mean? It means you need balance. Create a routine that you can maintain - if you go too hard with your workout routine and then stop or your calorie intake spikes and drops at an aggressive level than your body isn't getting  the consistency it needs to function in a way that is going to work for you.

No. 2 - SLEEP & STRESS

The human body needs 7-8 hrs as an adult for proper rest and recovery. If you aren't getting enough rest your body is operating at a heightened state of stress, you will feel fatigued and your body is going to want to eat more in order to function. Lack of sleep will also effect your cortisol levels, which when elevated makes it harder to lose weight. When your body is a in a state of stress it will naturally hold on to fat cells as protection. Bringing your cortisol down with proper sleep and recovery along with implementing stress management in your day to day, will help you see your efforts to start to come through.

No. 3 HYDRATE

Your body will tend to bloat and hold on to water if you are not getting enough.

TMI - your pee should be close to clear, if it is really yellow it means you need more water. You should be drinking half your body weight in oz. This will also help kick your metabolism into gear. Your body will feel "safe" and therefore will let go, not having the natural instinct to hold on to fat cells. 

Sometimes, it only take a few simple tweaks to keep moving forward  - don't ever give up!

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