Have you read one of those “10 Tips to Lose Fat Fast” articles and left scrambling, wondering how to add them to your hectic life? It’s overwhelming. Here’s a better method: a not-to-do list. Elimination keeps things simple so you can focus on “doing,” rather than searching the web for tips and tactics. ✋Don’t neglect sleep. You can have a great diet and workouts, but without sleep, you’ll fail. Skipping sleep leads to a case of the dietary “f*k it’s and mindless overeating and decreases your testosterone. ✋Don’t eliminate all fats or carbs All diets work because they create a caloric deficit. There’s nothing magical about any one diet. ✋Don’t dwell on the past Tell me if this sounds familiar: you went out Friday, sucked down a few drinks and ended up bombing your diet (and liver). You wake up feeling like trash on Saturday and say, “well, I already fell off the wagon, why not binge all weekend?” Don’t. Do. This. Acknowledge mistakes, then get back on track. ✋Don’t keep the kitchen open Clean up as you cook dinner, eat your meal, and close up shop. Setting a stopping point eliminates excessive grazing during your nightly date with Netflix. ✋Don’t drink liquid calories Most beverages like juices, coffee (if you're adding butter...stop), soda and alcohol add up to a ton of calories w/o the vitamins, minerals, and quality macros of whole foods. Drop the liquid calories, and you’ll find it much easier to lose your gut. ✋Don’t train “when you have time." Set your training as a non-negotiable appointment in your day, ideally first thing in the morning. Whenever starting (or rebuilding) a habit it’s best to do it first thing in your day. ✋Don’t “wing it” Winging your workout might work for a week or two, but it leads you down the rabbit hole of program hopping. Failing to plan is planning to fail. ✋Are you guilty of these mistakes? I've made them, no doubt. The first key is finding out what you need to change. The second is having a plan of action to lose fat and build muscle. You’ll get both with me as your personal trainer....Stuart Seymour @ Motiv8 Personal Training , Clifton , Bristol
