Scale Back Strategies
It's crucial to reassess your current fitness routine, especially if you're feeling overwhelmed. Prioritize strength training three days a week, avoid the scale to prevent unnecessary stress, and consider increasing your caloric intake. Building a healthier relationship with exercise and nutrition may take time and support, but it can lead to lasting balance and well-being.In this clip
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1609: Exercise Obsessions, Balancing Performance & Aesthetic Goals, & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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How to deal with the scale going up while trying to lose fat
How should I adjust my approach given these circumstances?
I have been doing Sal's 3-1 method, and it's worked great up until this past week. I think it's because a lot came up. I picked up a week's worth of work with my dad's girlfriend, lifting heavy boxes and carrying heavy trash bags. While on the job, I couldn't really control how many calories I was taking in, and that was on top of the stress of the job. My sleep also took a toll; I only got 5-6 hours of sleep two nights in a row, so that probably contributed to it.