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Doing everything right and still not losing weight? Well, then this just the right place for you.
According to experts, mere gyming and working out is not enough. You should follow these mantras to have a truly fit body and not let your precious time and effort go in vain.
CHANGE CLOTHES AFTER WORKOUT
Most people make the mistake of not changing sweaty workout clothes even post workout. This can lead to skin rashes, acne and many other skin problems.
KNOW WHEN TO EAT
It is crucial to not workout just after having a meal. There should be a gap of at least 2 hours between your meal and your workout session. Not doing so can lead to stomach pain, cramps and diarrhoea. At the same time, workout breaks down muscle and our body needs the energy to kindle the repair process. Therefore, you should make sure to eat 30 minutes after the session.
CUT ON ALCOHOL
Alcohol is not a nutrient and so the body does not need it. So, it is stored as fat in the muscle, instead as energy. Even a sip of beer or wine can stay in the body for about two hours! Consumption of alcohol interferes with the production of ATP which is the direct energy source for muscles. This in turn wears down your body much quicker. Along with this, working out after consumption of alcoholcan lead to severe dehydration.
SAY NO TO PAINKILLERS
During a workout session, your body naturally raises the body temperature. Pain killers can hamper the body’s ability to regulate the temperature accurately. The pain during the workout session is caused by the production of lipid compounds from the tissues. These are regulated by two types of COX enzymes which help in reducing the inflammation and fever, and thus plays a vital role in the protection of stomach and intestinal linings. Consuming painkillers may block the production of these enzymes, putting the stomach lining at risk.
ADEQUATE SLEEP
Not sleeping enough is an injustice to your body. Your body works so much during the workout and other part of the day but does not get enough time to recharge. It’s ideal to sleep for about 8 hours every night. Sleep deprivation may lead to increase in levels of Ghrelin, a hormone which increases your appetite and makes you want to eat more, along with decreasing your body’s levels of Leptin, a hormone responsible for making you feel full, hence causing weight gain. Sleep deprivation also leads to less production of growth hormones, thus making your bones and muscles weak.
