What might be holding you back

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Have you been giving everything in your workouts, but it seems the results are less than optimal? Do you feel like you've plateaued and can't seem to get out of your funk? Firstly, It's okay to feel the way you do. Heck, it's 100% normal! But it doesn't have to be permanent. Here are 5 things that may be holding you back from achieving greatness AND your fitness goals.

Boozin’

When you're consuming alcohol, your liver is breaking it down instead of producing glucose which is crucial for your performance during exercise. Your body is prioritizing the alcohol because it's a toxin that needs to be filtered out as soon as possible. A lack of glucose in your body will result in you feeling less motivated when needing to work out and more drained, whereas glucose (sugar) fuels your energy levels and improves your stamina. Cutting your alcohol intake will instantly improve your durability which will impact how long you last during workouts massively.

Not Enough Zzzzz’s

I know what you're thinking, who has time for sleep these days, right? WRONG! Studies done by the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that people who got less than 6 hours of sleep per night experienced a reduction in weight loss but lost more lean body mass as well as an increased uptight to top it all off.

That's a triple whammy of everything you DO NOT want for yourself when trying to live a more healthy lifestyle. So stock up on that beauty sleep, it's an absolute must!

H20 Deficiency

According to Medical Doctors, drinking plenty of water is of paramount importance when living a more athletic lifestyle. Water not only hydrates the body but provides some nice lubrication for those joints as well. If not properly hydrated, your body temperature may increase and symptoms such as dizziness and nausea will pretty much stop your workout in its tracks.
Same Old Same Old

So your workout routine isn't working miracles, why not change it up? Changing your workout routine every 4-5 weeks will ensure your body doesn't adapt to how you're exercising and provide more consistent progress. It's like muscle memory, eventually, your body's just like "Boring squats? I can do this in my sleep!" Be sure to hit your muscles with a new and exciting exercise every once in a while.

Have you been feeling as if you've hit a dip in your workout? Have you tried some of the above tips, and if so, what were the results?

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