Achieving Fat Loss: A Top Priority for Many

For many people, losing fat, looking leaner, and revealing those abs are top fitness goals. The desire to melt away layers of body fat is common, but achieving it requires consistent training and a well-planned diet. 

At Let’s Move Coaching, we’ve guided thousands of clients to success by helping them stay consistent and focused on their goals.

1.Thinking cardio is magical for fat loss

Do we need cardio to see results?

The straight answer is no. Relying on cardio to burn calories is the biggest mistake people make when trying to lose fat. It can actually ramp up your appetite, which can lead to more eating. Cardio is important for health, but eating in a calorie deficit is the most important for fat loss. 

2. Ditching the heavy lifting when training for fat loss

When training for fat loss, it’s crucial not to ditch heavy lifting. Resistance training with heavy weights helps preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential when being in a calorie deficit. Heavy lifting increases your overall strength and contributes to a toned, sculpted appearance, ensuring that as you lose fat, your body becomes more defined. 

3. You can target specific areas for fat loss.

Unfortunately, targeting fat loss in specific areas, known as spot reduction, is not possible. Fat is stored all over your body, and the areas where you lose it first are largely influenced by your genetics. Instead, concentrate on reducing overall body fat through a balanced diet and a consistent exercise regimen.

4. Carbs make you fat 

Carbs tend to get a bad rap for making people gain weight. 

However, this is one of the biggest misconceptions. Most of the time, gaining weight is the direct result of eating too many calories, not just carbs.

You hear people say “Whenever I eat carbs, I gain weight”

This is true.

But is it stored body fat?

Probably not.

You see, for every gram of carbohydrate you eat, your body will store 3-4 grams of water.

Eat 250g of carbs in a day, which is easily done, you could see the scales jump up by 1 kilo/2.2lbs

People panic, end up cutting calories and freaking out and carbohydrates get a bad rap.

“Carbs make me fat”

No they don’t.

But unless you understand how they work, you may continue to believe that.

Carbs are not the enemy my friend. 

5. Eating after 8pm will make you gain weight

Gaining weight isn’t caused by the time you eat. If you don’t eat more than your recommended daily intake of calories, eating late won’t make you gain weight.

However, eating dinner earlier can also help your body digest your food properly. This can prevent you having indigestion before bedtime. It might also help you sleep better.