10 things I wish I knew when I started my fitness journey

1. Exercise doesn’t burn as many calories as you think
   

   1. Unless you are training like an Athlete, out training a bad diet doesn’t work (also athletes don’t have a bad diet!)

2. You don’t need to be in the gym for hours on end to get results

   1. 30 minutes 45 minutes is ample Anything is better than nothing

3. You don’t need to be in the gym every day

   1. Three or Four times a week is enough one or two is better than nothing and you will still progress

4. One bad meal does not wreck your progress

   1. No one ever got fat eating 1 pizza

5. One missed workout doesn’t ruin your gains

   1. Nor does two or three, Rest is essential
      

6. Consistency wins EVERY TIME

   1. Dabbling with anything every now and then won’t get you results

7. Do what you enjoy

   1. Like running - Run, like HIIT do HIIT (make sure there is some heavy weights on your training though 😉)

8. You don’t have to take out any food groups in order to lose weight

   1. You have to be in a calorie deficit it’s YOUR choice how you do that but if you love carbs (who doesn’t) don’t cut them out

9. Sleep is the most underrated weight loss tool

   1. It helps regulate your hunger Stops your cravings Helps with stress

10. Walking is the second most underrated weight loss tool

    1. Seven to Ten thousand steps is enough

    2. Its best to set a range than a target it can be done by mostly everyone and is free!

If you are ready to start your fitness journey, need help with the one you are on currently or need motivation to get back on it. I am available at @castlepointleisure1 at both Runnymede and Waterside for training, if you are with me you do not need a membership am also available on here for any advice you may need Message me any time for more details