
Fat Loss: 4 Common Pitfalls
Whether you are just starting out, or have been working on losing weight for some time, avoid these common pitfalls: 1. Overestimating calorie expenditure If you feel like a minute on the treadmill feels like an hour, you’re not alone. One of the most common mistakes people make is overestimating how much energy is spent working out. A study from 2010 showed that people overestimate energy expenditure during exercise by 3-4 folds. When asked to precisely compensate for exerci