Do you want to lose some kilos? It's not just about sports. These are four reasons why you won't lose weight while you exercise regularly.
Losing weight is not just about exercise, a healthy diet is just as important. You can eat the calories you burn during exercise in a few minutes if you raid the kitchen cupboards after exercise. Take a critical look at your diet and ask a professional for help if necessary.
Walking is better than sitting on the couch, but strength training or interval training is even more effective. In addition, variety and rest are important. With a Fitbit or another sports watch, you can keep track of how much you move on a daily basis. Perhaps you will discover that you move less than you would think. Moreover, such a watch you a sign every hour that you need to move. All those movements per day also contribute to an active lifestyle. Running twice a week and sitting still in a chair for the rest of the week is less effective than being active every day.
When you build muscle, you can actually gain weight, but that doesn't mean your hours in the gym have no effect. The effect of exercise is not always visible on the scale. How you feel is more important. Is your body more muscular † Do your pants close more easily? Do you have more energy? Have you lost centimeters?
You may be expecting too much in too short a timeframe. It is unrealistic to expect to lose pounds within a month. Losing weight slowly, evenly and healthily increases the chance that you will really adjust your lifestyle and not start yo-yoing. Try using a tape measure to measure your waist. You may see results there sooner than on the scale. And be kind to yourself. The fact that you exercise and exercise a lot contributes to your overall health. And that is more important than whether you still fit your jeans from ten years ago. Right?
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