Why am I NOT losing weight!??
Sound familiar? If so, ask yourselves these questions:
- Are you training consistently? ...
Nothing in life happens as quickly as we’d like it to, including losing weight, toning up (and being awesome). If you’re following a good program, or have a good trainer, trust in the plan that’s been put together for you. Commit to a plan for a solid 12 weeks before throwing it out. P.S. Key word here is COMMIT
- Are You Replacing Fat With Muscle?
If you ARE training on a consistent basis, this could be what's going on. A lb of fat weighs the same as a lb of muscle... With that being said, there is a difference in the volume between the two. For example, a cubic inch of fat will weigh less than a cubic inch of muscle. Don't be discouraged if this is the case. Have your trainer pinch you to figure out your body fat % and use that as a guide of progress, not the scale.
- Are you sticking to a nutritional plan?
Nutrition can be as challenging as starting a new workout program can be. I tell all my clients that this is going to be the hardest part of your transformation. In my opinion, the most important part of this process is starting a food journal, because you really don't know how much your consuming of something unless its logged. I recommend using the MyFitnessPal app for this!
All in all, be committed and stay consistent. Trust the process if you're working with a trainer. Oh, and have a little fun, it's your life!
What's worked for you?