So, you’ve been slogging away in the gym, and eating healthily for what feels like a lifetime. But, alas, you don’t have your dream body yet. There are numerous reasons you might not have your dream body. Read on to find out what the problem could be and what you should do about it:
You’re Doing The Wrong Type Of Training
So, you know what your dream body looks like. But do you know the type of training required to get it? There are plenty of different types of training. Some will focus more on fat loss, while others will focus more on muscle building and toning. If you have a really shapely, toned body in mind yet you’re just running on the treadmill day in day out, you’re really not going to get the body that you want! To get any type of healthy, great looking body you need to do a mixture of different types of training anyway. It’s up to you to do your research and figure out what will help you – there’s so much information out there, you have no excuse. Read this Kayla Itsines review if you’ve heard of that and you’re curious. Other reviews can help you figure out the type of training you need to do too.
You’re Not Eating To Support Your Goals/Training
Maybe you are doing the right kind of training. Maybe you’re working really hard and you have seen some results, just not the results you would like. Maybe you’re not eating to support your training? Are you tracking what you eat? If you have no idea of the amount of calories and macronutrients you’re putting into your body, you could very well be eating too much of one thing and not enough of another. Some people do get results by simply eating healthy, balanced meals and practicing moderation when it comes to treats. However, if you’re serious about getting that dream body, it could be time to step it up a notch and really focus on what you’re eating.
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You’re Being Too Impatient
Maybe you feel like you should have the body of your dreams by now, but you’ve only been training a matter of weeks/months. How long it takes to achieve will depend on the stage you’re at now, but you must be patient. This should be a lifestyle, not a quick fix. Don’t expect the results to always come thick and fast. You might even be switching training too often. For example, if you only weight train occasionally but one of your goals is to get a bigger bum, you won’t be building the glutes you want!
Something Needs To Change
Maybe something needs to change. Maybe you need to have shorter rests. Maybe you need to do more/less reps. Maybe you need to do less cardio to stop eating your muscle, or a bit more to get rid of fat. Getting it right can be difficult, so it’s important to notice how your body is responding to certain styles of training and how often you do things. Make sure you pay close attention and change something if it isn’t working for you. You should always push yourself!
You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep
Sleep is so much more important to your fitness regime than you probably realize. Sleep can help the body to perform better, speed up the metabolism and burn fat. If you don’t get enough sleep, your body can get stressed and cling on to the fat. It can also create hormones that make you want to eat more. Make sure you’re paying attention to your sleeping pattern.
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You’re Too Stressed
If you’re stressed at work or at home, this could be stopping you from achieving your dream body. It’s not always easy to eliminate sources of stress, but you should find that your results come much faster when you do.
You’re Trying To Be Somebody Else
It’s good to have people you admire and look up to, but your body type is likely different to those you admire. You really can build a better bum, legs, arms – whatever you want. But you can’t completely change your body type. You can create illusions, for instance, the look of a smaller waist by growing your bum, losing fat, and focusing on shoulders. However, there aren’t really any exercises you can use to make it smaller than it will naturally go. Just aim to be the very best version of yourself!
You’re Letting It All Slip On The Weekend
Believe it or not, letting it all slip on the weekend or just being a little too lax can actually really affect your progress. Even if you go to the gym Monday-Friday and eat really well, you can undo all of your hard work on the weekend if you’re not careful.