Here are my top 5 reasons people do not achieve 'Fat loss'.
1. Dehydration
You must drink enough water. Around 3-4 litres a day, dehydration can reduce strength and performance in the gym and will make it increasingly hard to shift visceral (abdominal) fat.
2. Not eating enough
Most people just assume that by cutting calories you will burn fat...this is not true. You should focus more on burning more calories than you consume through activity and eating enough of the right foods to promote the correct hormone responses to burn fat. If you do not consume enough 'nutrients' then your body will go into a 'catabolic' state , this state promotes fat storage not fat loss, if you are exercising on top of that you are going increase the 'catabolic' effect even more so. Unsure if this is you...? In a catabolic state males will store fat around the abdominals and females will will store fat around the hips and thighs. Eat regualr meals consisting of animal proteins, natural fats and lots of greens to help feed your body with the essential nutrients your body needs to reduce 'catabolism' and increase 'anabolism'.
3. Not enough resistance training
If you want to change your body shape you must use weights.
A. You burn more calories in the session
B. You increase your metabolism for periods up to 72 hours after exercise
C. It has a positive effect on the hormones that are responsible for burning fat.
4. Too many carbohydrates not enough fat
Carbohydrates and 'Non-Essential', Fat are 'Essential' so which one is more important? Having the two together become a problem especially if they are refined or processed carbohydrates. Eat more good fats such as nuts, avocados, olive oil and butter. If you are unsure whether you are eating too many carbs, check your 'Love Handles'!
5. Eating the same foods
Food allergies will cause you to store fat around the abdominals and 'love handles'. Try to eat a variety of different foods over a 7 to 10 day period.
