 I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is two weeks. You’re not lazy. You’re not inconsistent. And you’re definitely not “lacking discipline.”
In fact, it’s the opposite. You work hard. You follow the plan. You push yourself. And yet, every time you try to diet, you burn out. You either quit early, or push so hard that it becomes miserable… and you still don’t end up as lean as you wanted. You don’t have a motivation problem. You have a strategy problem. Since 2019, I’ve coached trans lifters exactly like you: people who do everything right, but still don’t get the return on their effort that they deserve. If this sounds familiar, here are seven reasons hard-working lifters like you burn out dieting and what to do instead.
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 Free stock photo from Pexels.com. Cutting and bulking can feel different if you’re trans.
The difference isn’t physiological, but rather psychological and emotional. In this article, I’m going to share three strategies I’ve found very effective to help my clients navigate these complex and difficult emotions.  Shedding pounds does change your personality. It changes your philosophy of life because you recognize that you are capable of using your mind to change your body. It’s very simple…
Stop going out at the weekend. Thank you for reading. … Just joking! I have many clients who enjoy being social at the weekend, so I’m going to share six of the strategies I’ve found most effective to stay on top of your fat loss diet without missing out on these occasions.  Bodybuilding is about building your body. Whether you do it to maintain your fitness levels, climb Everest, run the marathon, or be a competitive bodybuilder is up to you. Useful Links: 2022 article
The million-dollar fitness question. The most effective choice for you depends on three factors:
To learn about each one in detail, read on.  Free stock photo from Pexels.com. If you’re totally sedentary and eat 2,500 calories a day, don’t instantly go to 1,200 calories and hours of aerobics––your weight loss will be sudden and violent, but also fleeting. How likely is it that you’ll lose muscle during a fat loss diet?
According to some people in the more fear-mongering corners of the internet, it’s pretty much inevitable. In fact, as soon as your workout performance drops by a couple of reps… Gasp! You’re losing muscle. For this reason, some will even say you shouldn’t go into a deficit at all if you hope to gain muscle, even when you carry excess body fat. I disagree with these extreme positions. So let’s delve into what the research seems to show and my six practical tips to give yourself the greatest chances of minimising muscle loss and maximising growth. |
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