With one month left before December holidays, we know many are pushing for their health and fitness goals!
So, let’s give the most common scenario for most. For the past few weeks or months, you decided to make fitness a priority. You bought new workout clothes and stocked up on your favourite PI supplements. You were pumped! For the first few weeks, things were great. You felt energetic, looked slimmer, and were working your way to becoming a better you! However, the honeymoon stage soon wore off. You’re not noticing definition in your muscles, and you’ve stopped dropping weight. WHY?
- You’re not factoring in alcohol
One reason you may not be seeing the results you want is one that no one likes to hear: You are not factoring in your alcohol intake. When you drink, your body tries to get rid of the alcohol quickly because it sees it as dangerous and wants to use it as fuel. Your body then stops using carbs for energy and starts using the alcohol. Therefore, although very little alcohol will be stored as fat (less than five percent), the fat and carbs you eat have an increased risk of being stored as fat.
So, wait? Can I not drink alcohol if I want to lose weight? No, you can continue drinking alcohol. Just drink in moderation. The above facts are for alcohol consumption after two drinks. Just make sure that, when you go out for a fun night, you watch how much you drink!
- Know the science of which supplements work for different health goals
Different supplements can help you with various goals. For example, if you are looking for something to help with weight loss, the Performance Inspired Explosive Pre workout has been designed to support fat metabolism. The PI Isolate Whey is also a great option if you are looking for high quality protein that is low in calories.
The Performance Inspired BCAA can also assist in several health goals as it has been designed to assist in muscle cell repair after exercise. Each of our products clearly display how they can assist with your health goals and are regulated in South Africa. That means no false advertising and claims on our products!
- You have too much body fat covering your abdominal wall
Low body fat is the most important component to a visible six-pack. If you have too much subcutaneous body fat covering your abdominal area, then no matter how many hours of crunches or leg raises you do, you won’t be able to see your six-pack.
To fix this, clean up your diet. You need a smart meal plan to lower your body fat percentage and uncover your abs. Otherwise, all your hard work in the gym won’t count! Avoid take-aways and make wise decisions throughout the day. Rather opt in for a clean PI Isolate Whey shake than junk food!
- Make sure you are counting all of your calories properly!
Sometimes we count some ingredients but not others. For example, olive oil is known to have several health benefits, but one tablespoon has around 120 calories. Certain nuts can also have amazing benefits but again are also high in calories. Therefore, we need to make sure that we are counting each of the ingredients we use properly!
Try using apps like My Fitness Pal which lists most brands and their nutritional information. This can assist in not only calculating your calories for each day, but also ensuring that you are having balanced meals that will help with your health goals!
No matter what don’t give up!! You still have time to achieve realistic goals!
Have your own tips on how to see results? Comment below. We would love to hear from you!