1. You are not doing a real exercise program
Doing a couple of exercises without a plan or schedule won't produce good results. For the best results, you should design a detailed workout plan. Join a gym or use a facility with enough equipment to work every angle of your body.
2. You are on a diet without exercising
You must combine a good diet with exercise. A diet alone may help you lose weight, but eventually you will gain it back. Exercise helps tone your muscles and raises your metabolism rate. By raising your metabolism, you can increase your weight loss. Exercising along with a diet plan is the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy body.
3. You are exercising without a balanced diet
You must eat a balanced diet to achieve and maintain the results you desire. Working out without dieting properly will only lead to frustration, mainly because of lack of results. Dieting combined with exercise is a must for the full body transformation process.
4. You are not eating enough calories
Under-eating is one of the obstacles in the fight to lose weight. Many believe if you decrease your calories you will lose weight. Your body requires a minimum amount of calories to function properly. If you don't provide your body with that amount you will not see results. Even the smallest person should consume at least 1200-calories a day. Your calorie intake is determined based upon your weight and activity level. To lose weight you have to eat a balanced meal and enough calories.
5. You never change your routine
You must change your routine often to help your improve. For example: If you are exercising on the elliptical machine everyday at the same speed, eventually you will reach a peak and stop progressing. You must perform a variety of cardiovascular and weightlifting exercises. When the results slow down or stop, switch your routine to give your body another challenge. If your body is not stimulated to change It will stay the same.
6. You are a complainer
Most people suffer from some form of pain and discomfort at times. Try not to use excuses simply to avoid using a machine or doing an exercise. If you minimize the whining you will see better results.
7. You are too arrogant
Some individuals are too arrogant to improve. If you desire excellent results, you must be able to take constructive criticism and move forward. Everyone has something that can be improved about their body. Remember, you are only hurting yourself if you don't diet and exercise, not the professional trying to assist you. ITS YOUR BODY!!
8. Making excuses about time and money
Today, most gyms are affordable and convenient. If you arrange your schedule correctly you will find one hour to workout. Usually the few dollars a month it takes to join a gym won't make a difference in your life. It is easier to make an excuse than it is to just go to the gym and workout.
If you are serious about improving you body, analyze this list and make attitude adjustments if needed. Losing weight and toning muscles it's not easy, but the results could change your life. You must use effort to get results.
I am a 34 year-old personal trainer from Birmingham, AL. My experience includes over 10 years of Personal Training. I have studied diet techniques, weightlifting, and nutrition for over 10 years. This includes the study of kinesiology at the University of Alabama.
8 reasons you are not losing weight
