Why You May Not Be Seeing Results at the Gym

Going to the gym has been a huge trend in social media lately, and with fit Instagram accounts and transformation pictures plastered all over Twitter and Facebook, it looks easy to transform your body. Here’s a breakdown of why you might not be seeing the results you want.

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Diet

Yes the saying is true, you are what you eat. This means that even if you’re going to the gym for an hour, 7 days a week, but all you eat is fatty, sugary, foods and are under or over in calories, you will not see the results you want. Try to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains into your diet.

Correct form

Quality, not quantity. You could do a million squats or crunches, but if you’re not doing the correct form, you could be targeting the wrong muscles and not seeing the results you want.

Mentality

My favorite quote recently is “You have to conquer your mind before you can conquer your body.” If you have a negative mindset about going to the gym or feel unmotivated, then chances are you’re not pushing yourself enough to see the changes you’re looking for.

Consistency

Are you going to the gym consistently? This doesn’t mean going to the gym everyday.

Switching up your workout

Maybe you’ve starting seeing some results, but it seems like you’ve hit a wall. If you do the same workout every day or stick to the same plan for too long, your body will eventually plateau.

Like anything in life, it’s important to always evolve and change.