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3 mistakes I made early in my fitness journey ✨

You all loved the last one so here’s another one 🥳

Please please please don’t cut your calories down to 1200-1500 calories, you’re doing more harm than good. With losing weight most people think that you have to go to extremes with your diet and eat salads and chicken and broccoli everyday. That’s not sustainable habits that’ll give your weight loss longevity. Instead go to a TDEE calculator (on google) and put your info in and it’ll tell you what your maintenance calories is, subtract 250-400 from that to find your calorie goal. (✨Find low calorie high protein fulfilling foods/snacks)

Going into the gym with no real plan on what to do is honestly a waste of time. If you want to see real results you need to have a real plan and stick to it on a consistent basis. Figure out what you want to change about your body and create a plan of workouts to attack each body part of different days. Follow your routine for 4-8 weeks before switching it up.

Figuring out how to take care of my gut was such a big part of losing my stomach. Eating too much of the wrong things would leave my gut so irritated and bloated 🤰🏽. Focus on foods/drinks/snacks with more clean, natural and organic ingredients. Another big thing I had to let go of was diary, because it did terrible things to my digestive system.

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2024/5/30 Edited to

Starting a fitness journey can be overwhelming, especially with the plethora of information available. One common mistake is drastically cutting calories, thinking it's necessary for weight loss. Instead, knowing your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) can guide you. Subtracting 250-400 calories from your maintenance level is a healthier approach. Additionally, entering the gym without a structured workout plan often leads to unsatisfactory results. Creating a tailored workout regimen targeting different body parts each day can enhance your fitness outcomes. It's recommended to follow your routine consistently for 4-8 weeks before making changes. Lastly, gut health plays a pivotal role in fitness, particularly for weight loss and overall wellbeing. Focus on incorporating clean, natural foods into your diet, and be wary of ingredients that cause bloating or discomfort. Reducing dairy and opting for high-protein, low-calorie snacks may promote better digestion and support your fitness goals. Understand these facets of fitness, and you'll set a solid foundation for a successful and sustainable journey.

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