4 Workout Mistakes that Slow Your Metabolism

1. Mistake 1- Not eating enough: When it comes to getting fit and losing weight… eating less does NOT always equal more weight loss. If your body does not get enough calories to sustain normal activity (heart pumping, thinking, breathing…) your body goes into starvation mode. Meaning your metabolism not only goes incredibly slow – which PREVENTS weight loss – but you will also be more tired, making it harder to maintain a fit lifestyle.

Sign up for a free membership on my site, click the “Eat Smart” tab, and your find a calorie calculator to assist you in determining how many daily calories you should be eating based on your goals.

2. Mistake 2 – The rut or plateau: Doing the same thing every day takes the challenge away from your body and eventually you will stop seeing results. Nothing is more frustrating. If you want your body to change shape then you need to constantly change what you do. (If you need some ideas, feel free to ask me!)

3. Mistake 3 – Only Cardio…always: Bottom line, MUSCLE increases your metabolism and burns fat! Don’t fall into the mental trap of “I will just lose my metabolism as I get older”. There is no reason “paint” your future with that mindset. Your metabolism will slow down as you lose muscle. The best way to combat this is through strength training – a vital part of fitness. (Here is one of my current favorite strength training programs!)

Mistake 4 – Stay in your “fat burning zone”: It is an easy and common mistake to hop on the machine and stay in your “fat burning zone.” I too have fallen victim to that… and then got frustrated that my results were minimal to none. Instead, I found out through professional trainers, you are much better off alternating between sprinting and jogging. Also known as interval training! It keeps your metabolism running longterm and you get the bonus of higher oxygen levels. (This is one of my favorite interval training workouts!)