21 things I wish I knew before I got my body in shape
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You can't out-exercise a bad diet. It's more effective to avoid eating 100 calories than it is to burn it.
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A pound of muscle burns 4-7 extra calories a day. Wanna burn fat in your sleep? Build muscle.
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If you want to build muscle you need to learn progressive overload.
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Don't rely on cardio to burn fat. Do it because it makes your brain & mood better.
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You don't need to have a six-pack. Just get your body to a level where you can be confident & prevent disease.
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What you eat has an effect on your mental health. Food affects your mood.
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Eating healthy is a ratio, not an event. Get 90% of your calories from nutrient-dense foods & 10% from fun sources.
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Eat .8 to 1g of protein per lb of body weight to build & maintain muscle.
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Volumize your meals with vegetables & water makes you feel fuller.
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A diet is meant to be a lifestyle. Choose a diet that best fits how you live life.
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Your focus should not be to lose weight as fast as possible. It should be to lose it in a sustainable way.
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It's not about losing weight. It's about losing body fat & building muscle.
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If you're gaining weight you're in a calorie surplus. If you're losing it's because you're in a deficit.
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All diets that help you lose weight are because they make you eat less calories.
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How you eat is as important as what you eat. Eat slowly & mindfully.
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Weigh & measure yourself frequently, track your workouts & track your food. What you measure is what you manage.
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Warm up with dynamic stretches & bodyweight exercises to boost performance.
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Don't eat until you're stuffed. Eat until you're not hungry anymore.
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Make light weights feel heavy. This keeps your form tight & your joints healthy.
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Sleep is the lead domino for recovery, energy & appetite control. Make it a priority.
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As you get in shape you must change your identity. Don't set a goal. Become the goal.
I've got more but I'll save it for later.
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