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There are so many fitness myths out there that people always seem to believe and I want to combat those beliefs in this post. Most fitness myths have been out there for so long nobody will ever question why or if they are actually true because it’s ingrained upon us but so many of the myths just aren’t true! So here are my top 7 fitness myths that I want you to stop believing asap.
Trying to lose weight? Then you might want to eat some fat. Yes, you did read that correctly! While we’ve all been led to believe that being overweight is as a direct result of consuming excessive amounts of fat, the truth is that eating good, natural fats can help you lose weight, improve your digestion and give you boundless energy.
“I might get injured…..”
“I don’t want to have loads of muscle…..”
“I am not a body builder….”
“Cardio is how I burn calories and lose weight!”
I have heard a number of people make these exact comments with regard to weight training. A lot of people believe that weight training and gaining muscle does not help them lose fat and burn calories.
We all know in some form or the other that alcohol is not good for us, but why does it stop us from losing weight? We all know we shouldn’t be drinking with regards to reaching our fitness goals, but why?
Alcohol will even prevent you from sleeping well and in turn, stop you from recovering, as the body uses sleep to recover and recuperate.
Yes, alcohol is socially accepted, but with regards to training, I personally advise eliminating alcohol from your diet completely until you are on track with your weight loss and fitness goals. Thereafter you could re-introduce it in moderation, i.e. a glass of wine a few times a week… as a treat!! A glass of wine is not something we need to have with dinner – it is something to be enjoyed as a treat or reward for our hard work.
Coke? Pepsi? Fanta? Or even orange juice? NO WAY!!!
Water is a great option. Let’s be honest – if you are drinking alcohol at night, you are not drinking enough water during the day and therefore dehydrating your body.
I know some people, or most people, actually find it hard to go straight to water… you can try sparkling water, with added lemon or lime or strawberries even…
I’ve included the image below to show you how many calories are in your typical drink.
You want to destroy fat, you want it off your body, gone, forever!
If you have been following us for a while you know by now that its a combination of nutrition and exercise that will get you there. Today, Mike and I are going to talk to you about 4 exercises using a kettlebell that can literally blow fat off your body!
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