REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER EVER DIET

Dieting slows down your normal body metabolism, so you can survive on very little food. When the body starts getting little food, it lowers metabolism and begins to store fat so it can survive on it.  When you eventually start eating normally, lowered metabolism and the sudden increase in food will take you back to where you are coming from, and it may be worse.

Dieting will lead to weight loss no doubt but it will also lead to loss of body tissue, making you look really flabby. A healthy body should look tight and firm.

Lowered metabolism leads to a sluggish digestive system and will start functioning poorly. Due to the fact that the body is trying to retain all it can, elimination of waste and toxin in the digestive tract is lowered. This will wreak havoc on your digestive system and body in general.

Dieting prevents you from getting the recommended vitamins and minerals a healthy body needs to function. And when it is not getting enough, a lot will go wrong. Dieting leads to weakness, lack of co-ordination, dizziness, thinning of the hair, loss of muscle tissue and strength, slowed heart rate. I can go on and on.

The body needs the energy from food. When dieting, you won’t be able to get enough fuel to power your body and mind through your busy and hectic day.

Dieting directly affects your mind. People on diet have a lessened mental energy, little or no ability to concentrate, express anger and frustration and have reduced reaction time. Dieting is also linked to increased rate of depression.

So instead of dieting, why don’t you get better awareness on nutrition and a healthy lifestyle in general which obviously involves exercising. You will be happier, healthier, beautiful and still achieve your weight loss goals.

MISTAKE SKINNY PEOPLE MAKE

NO SOLID WORKOUT PLAN

Starting work out without a workout plan is like a jjc in Borno, driving without a map; You will definitely get somewhere but the place you arrive may not have anything to do with the place you actually wanted to be.

To build muscle, you need a solid workout plan. A workout plan gives you a sense of direction and also makes things a whole easier .  Instead of your head bouncing about on what activities to do; a solid workout plan shows you what to do, when to do it and how to do it. This way, you know where you were then, where you are now and where you want to be. Simple!

A solid workout plan also eliminates the ‘I will do it tomorrow syndrome’ .

So talk to a fitness coach today about a workout plan that will suite your needs and start that journey today.

NOT GETTING ENOUGH FOOD

  If you are not getting enough calories, you won’t get bigger. If you not getting  bigger, you definitely aren’t getting enough calories.

To build muscle mass, you have to be taking in more than you consume and also concentrate on food/diet that will help you become bigger and fuller. So if you are the tea/coffee in the morning, sausage rolls in the afternoon and noodles at night person, oga/madam, Just negodu!

After getting a suitable workout plan, the next most important thing is to concentrate what you eat.

If you begin workout without appropriate muscle building diet, at beginners stage you will see some progress. but after a very short while, Your  tiny muscles would have reached its limits and your body would have adapted to stimuli.  Your progress will diminish if you aren’t fueling it with the much needed calories. so; taking nutrient rich food is very important.

A more concise article on diets that can help you build muscles will soon be out, or you can follow us on email and get food plan that will suite you.

UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

 

This is a common mistake made by people that want to build and even people that want to lose weight. People have totally unrealistic expectations when it comes to shaping their body the way they want. Thanks to marketing that tells you ‘ lose 30 pounds in 30 days’ or 'Gain 30 pounds in 7days’ shuuuuuu!    If you a marketer and you are reading this, please fear God.

These ads are only to sell their drugs or products. The only way anyone will lose 30 pounds in a day is only if you put yourself in a big pot of oil and deep fry the fat. Getting the shape you desire  is not a short time goal it is a lifestyle.  After achieving your fitness goals, would you then go back to your former lifestyle and lose all what you’ve gained?. Think about it!

Whether you want to build or lose weight, whatever your fitness goals are. Always remember it is not a short time goal and you wont get the results you desire in days or weeks, even the shape you are trying to get rid of, you did not get it within days or weeks neither. fitness is a lifestyle.

NO RECOVERY TIME

Sleep is an integral part of building muscles. If your focus is getting bigger and stronger then you have to respect your sleep hours. After a workout, there are micro wears and tears of the muscle. Sleep helps your body rebuild and recover.

Lets go deeper

Your sleep is divided into non-REM and REM phases. High levels of HGH (human growth hormone) are secreted during the non-REM phase. HGH (human growth hormone) is an anabolic agent that promotes muscle recovery and muscle growth among other things.
During your non-REM, your blood pressure drops and your breathing becomes deeper and slower. With your brain taking a much needed rest from your daily preoccupations, therefore more  blood is available to flow for your muscles.

Increased nutrient-rich blood (if you have a good diet plan) combined with high levels of growth hormone flow into your muscles, this will drastically improve your ability to gain muscle mass. A lot of people boast about how they don’t sleep much, I think that is dumb and a very bad habit.
Like I said, fitness is a lifestyle. Give the body what it needs, it will give you what you want.


RELIANCE ON DRUGS

 

If you spend more time reading about drugs that will help you build than working out, then there is a big problem. The biggest mistake skinny guys make is relying heavily on drugs. It is a great thing to build and look good either as a woman or man and having the desire to do so is a plus. But pimping your cabinet with all the latest magic drugs won’t help if you are not working out.

So if you want bigger quads or bigger trapezium, your magic drug doesn’t know this, it doesn’t know the shape and size you want. To achieve the desired shape and size you want, you have to work out. Heavy reliance on drugs is not a healthy thing to do, you might get results that may make things worse because drugs are unpredictable. do not empty your wallet on magic drugs, remember no drug will solely do it for you. Get a workout plan!

  

HIGH STRESS LEVEL

 


Stress is going to make building muscle really very difficult. When your body is in a highly stressed state, it keeps secreting a hormone known as cortisol throughout the body.
The job of cortisol is to break tissues down for energy (it comes from the ‘flight or fight’ response). If you’ve got cortisol flowing through your veins breaking down tissues, it is very hard to start building tissues up (which is the goal of muscle building).

If you’re a high stress person, you may want to do something to deal with that first. you can try Deep breathing, writing a journal, chasing your mother-in-law back to the village, breaking up with your worrisome boyfriend/girlfriend or relocating from Lagos (the traffic and noise level can kill) removing some of these stressors will be a good start.

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AFTER PREGNANCY

It has become a trend for women in showbiz to get back to pre pregnancy bodies 5 minutes after pregnancy abi?. Such quick weight loss is unrealistic for the average new mum and will cause a lot of harm than good. Disregard such stories of celebrities getting back into shape just few weeks after childbirth. These women do not have a 9 to 5 job and most of the time looking sexy comes before the child, that is showbiz for you.  so your approach toward getting back to your sexy body after childbirth should be gradual, safe and healthy. It’s important to keep your expectations in check.

CAN I GO BACK TO MY PREGNANCY BODY?

 Oh yes! you definitely can and it can also be totally healthy. Getting back to your pre pregnancy body is the dream of most Nigerian women, because the much expected baby fat and changes over the 9 months period can leave you having the grandma body you don’t really want right now. But don’t be fazed, because getting that sexy hot mama body after childbirth is highly feasible. And for those women who love the wider hips, bigger boobs and butt they got during pregnancy, Enjoy! Nothing do you.

WHEN CAN I SAFELY START TO LOSE WEIGHT?

Since your body needs time to recover from having your bundle of joy, you can safely start to lose weight 6weeks after delivery except those that had their babies through caesarean session. Women who had their babies through caesarean session will have to wait a bit longer.

WHAT EXERCISE CAN I DO?

 Having a baby is joyous and utterly overwhelming whether you a new mum or you have had a football team already, all babies come with their own wahala.  Finding time for exercise might be really hard for a Nigerian woman, so your best work out partner is actually your baby. They are numerous exercises you can do with your baby. A walk of 1-2 miles for 30 minutes can burn 150 calories, so you take your baby in her/his stroller and take such walks. It will not only help you lose weight but also help relieve you of a whole lot of stress.

15 minutes of running up and down the stairs can also help you lose 150 calories. You can do any of the two, but an outdoor walk is more exciting and a good stress buster.

Gentle exercises like walking, pelvic floor exercises, yoga and stretching are exercises you should begin with because you can do all this exercises and still keep an eye on your baby. After a while, you can begin more energy intensives exercises.

Exercise is a tried and trusted stress-buster. "Getting some form of exercise will help you feel alive again.

WHAT DO I EAT TO HELP ME ACHIEVE MY WEIGHT LOSS GOALS?

Combining healthy eating with exercise is the most effective way to lose weight after pregnancy, because it helps you to lose fat instead of lean tissue. This sort of lifestyle will also help you improve your overall health and fitness.

So throw away empty-calorie foods like chips and soda, as well as fad diets that eliminate entire food groups. Instead, fill your diet with variety of nutrient-rich meals containing lean protein, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetable and plenty of low-fat dairy products.

Taking in small, frequent nutrient-rich meals throughout the day is key. This will keep your blood-sugar level steady, help prevent you from overeating and keep your energy level up. When your calories are distributed throughout the day, they are metabolized more efficiently and are less likely to be stored as fat.

DOES BREAST FEEDING AFFECT WEIGHT LOSS?

Breastfeeding can help you lose weight without posing danger to your health or your baby’s health unlike dieting.

Your body requires energy to create breast milk, so  you burn calories to make breast milk every time you nurse. While your new healthy eating lifestyle is providing energy to produce milk, some of the additional energy needs will be gotten from your body’s existing fat stores.

This means that breastfeeding can help you to lose weight also if only you avoid taking in too much  calories than required for breastfeeding, while eating healthily and staying active.

WHEN WILL MY BACK TO NORMAL?

Give yourself time to get back in shape, and don't despair if the weight doesn't fall off immediately.  You should aim to return your pre-pregnancy weight by the time your baby is about six months old.

As long as you feel healthy and ready, as a rough guide, you should aim to return your pre-pregnancy weight by the time your baby is about six months old. If you're finding it takes longer than this, don't give yourself a hard time. Just set yourself a target of getting to the weight you want by your baby’s first birthday.

While it’s important to focus on your health it is also important not to set for yourself unachievable goals.

ONE EATING HABIT THAT CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT SAFELY

Let's see some realistic meal habits we can begin to cultivate, remember we mentioned previously that the key  is to let your expectations be in alignment with realities.

 Today's realistic meal habit is PORTION CONTROL, some people say they've been trying to lose weight but they can't keep their weight down, when I ask how they've been eating they say proudly "I EAT ONCE OH" yes! Some of them add the 'oh' for emphasis.

 That 'once' is a 'bruncher' (a word I coined from the combination of breakfast, lunch and dinner) Therein lies the error of the weight loss journey.  Spreading your meals across your entire day is a much better approach, and by eating the right portion size you can keep your weight down and also in control.

 HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR PORTION SIZE

 1.  Make a fist with both of your hands joined together, that's about the size of your stomach

 2.  Ensure that every meal is not as large as your fists (so that you do not feel

 over stuffed

 3.  Spread your meals into several (5-6) portions at different times in the day

 4. Your meals should consist of (Breakfast Snack-Lunch-Snack-Dinner-Snack)

 5.  Ensure your snacks are nuts, fruits and even water(sometimes the hunger feeling might just be thirst and not hunger)

 6. Drink lots of water before and after your meals, (it gives you a filling of being full) but ensure you are not over stuffed.