After deciding to make a change, you commit to the ideal low-carb diet, no treats, and intense workouts. Yet, despite doing everything right, your weight loss hits a standstill. What’s the deal? 

Here are 5 reasons your progress might have come to a halt:

1. You´re too strict…

If progress has halted, it might be due to excessive rigidity. Aim for balanced meals and a sustainable calorie deficit, avoiding the unattainable goal of perfection.

2. You´re moving very little…

Limited movement beyond workouts could be hindering progress. Non-exercise activities (NEAT) like walking play a significant role in fat loss, contributing up to 15% of energy expenditure. Aim for 10-15k steps daily to make a substantial impact without increasing hunger.

3. You´re not getting 8-9 hours of sleep…

Insufficient sleep, less than 8-9 hours, disrupts fat loss by affecting water retention, carbohydrate tolerance, and increasing cravings. Prioritize quality sleep to enhance your weight loss efforts.

4. You´re stress is getting out of control…

Uncontrolled stress acts as a barrier to health and fat loss. Chronic stress elevates hormones that hinder fat burning, promote storage, increase water retention, and trigger cravings. Managing stress is crucial for overall well-being.

The significance of effectively managing your emotional well-being and state becomes evident in this context.

When we struggle to control our internal state, the perceived stress amplifies, leading to a sense of being overwhelmed and anxious, hindering our ability to maintain perspective.

A deficiency in emotional fitness subjects us to chronic stress, undermining our body composition goals. Addressing stress and enhancing emotional fitness is crucial for sustainable fat loss.

5. You´re too focused on exercise…

Contrary to common belief, training holds a relatively lower importance in the realm of fat loss. While essential for general health and achieving desired physical results, it’s not the primary factor. 

Understanding this hierarchy aids in identifying obstacles to fat loss more accurately.

In most cases, doing less (but better) yields significantly greater returns.

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