8 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting The Results You Want

by Keysia Linares Marzullo | Sep 13, 2022 | Diet Mentality, Fat Loss / Cutting, Podcast

Are you working hard in the gym but not seeing the results you want? You’re not alone. In this podcast, I’m going to share with you 8 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting The Results You Want. By understanding these reasons, you can take steps to correct them and start seeing real progress!

This episode is one you don’t want to miss! I go into detail about each of these reasons you’re not seeing results but here is a little taste of what we will be digging into…

8 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting The Results You Want

#1 Not Lifting Heavy Enough

Before you get offended at my insinuation that you are not lifting heavy. Let me explain…. One of the things to keep in mind is that your body parts all require different weights. Thirty or forty pounds may feel light for a bigger body part like your back, leg, and glutes and heavy for something like your arms or shoulders. The progression of upping your weights may come slower to your smaller muscle groups versus your stronger ones, so when you are not lifting the proper weights, that can become an issue.

#2 Basing Results On The Scale

If you are judging your progress based on the scale, that can actually hinder you from achieving your goals. Determine what that goal is. Are you looking to gain muscle? Build power and endurance? Lose fat? These are all separate goals and your measure of success can therefore not be based on one source.

#3 Retaining Water

If you are lifting weights then guess what? YOU ARE RETAINING WATER. Love it or hate it. That’s the reality and not a bad one at that. Think about it, what is meat without water?…. Jerky. That’s what it is. And who wants that?

Retaining water comes when you are actually doing things right! And in the podcast, I detail why this is.

#4 Not Doing Compound Movements

Lifting weights without doing compound movements could be hindering your results. Compound movements are exercises that work for multiple muscle groups at once, instead of just a single muscle. For example, doing biceps curls versus pull-ups. Bicep curls isolate just the bicep muscle and pull-ups work so much more. A lot of lifting newbies make this mistake.

#5 Not Hitting Entire Body Enough

Instead of doing certain body parts on certain days, focus on full-body workouts multiple times a week. This is going to allow you to see results at a faster pace. Then as you advance in lifting, things start changing and you can focus on certain muscle types.

#6 Comparison

I think everyone knows that comparison is the thief of joy. But we still do it! You have to make sure that you are setting goals that are going to be best for you. For example, if I am 5’3 on a good day and everyone I look up to are 5’8 fitness models. It can be hard to have realistic expectations for myself and how I look at my best!

#7 Not Consistent

Let’s face it, without consistency, you will not reach your goals. That’s just how it is. If you don’t take the time needed to have real and lasting results, then you won’t see them.

#8 Not Realistic or Patient

This one really ties together the reasons before. Good things take time. So be patient with your results. Fad Diets and Quick Fit Routines get you instant gratification that ends up hurting you in the long run. Patience builds something that is lasting. Be realistic with your goals and do the work. I promise it’s worth it.

Here’s a sneak peek into today’s episode…

> [0:41] How long is it gonna take for me to get results?
> [1:29] #1 Not lifting heavy enough
> [6:32] #2 Basing results on scale
> [13:33] #3 Retaining water
> [19:16] #4 Not doing compound movements
> [21:44] #5 Not hitting entire body enough
> [23:57] #6 Comparison
> [30:45] #7 Not Consistent
> [35:04] #8 Not Realistic or Patient

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5 Common Diet Pitfalls That Are Keeping You From Losing Weight

by Keysia Linares Marzullo | Sep 3, 2022 | Diet Mentality, Fat Loss / Cutting, Podcast

This week’s episode discusses the 5 Common Diet Pitfalls That Are Keeping You From Losing Weight (as a DIYer). It’s no secret that losing weight can be hard. It’s one of the hardest things you can do. But what might surprise you is that oftentimes, the very thing preventing you from dropping those last few pounds is something you’re doing to yourself. Here are five common diet pitfalls that could prevent you from reaching your weight loss goals. Are any of these holding you back? Listen to find out!

In full transparency, I’m pretty sure I’ve done all of these at some point – but that doesn’t have to be the case for you! If you’re going at this (or any!) journey (mostly) alone – it’s important to avoid these success killing habits!

Dabbling

Ok, Hear me on this… You will never dabble your way to success. EVER. A lot of people wait for proven results before they actually commit to doing what it takes to achieve those results. They have one foot in the door and one foot out, researching for a faster way and never fully committing to the current thing.

Dissecting The Data Prematurely

These DIY dieters typically don’t fully understand the difference between correlation and causation, so they don’t know how to read/assess data without forming an identity or false assumption about themselves. They tend to attach unnecessary meaning and identity to data. For example, they equate being carb bloated to possibly having a gluten intolerance and can no longer eat carbs if they want to lose weight. When you don’t know how to dissect data properly, this can lead to excessive, extreme, and INCORRECT “conclusion jumping” – deciding that it’s “too hard” or “not working”.

Detachment From Current Lifestyle

DIY dieters tend to compartmentalize their weight loss journey, making it nearly impossible to ever actually stick with it. When you compartmentalize, you’re more likely to allow an “overhaul mentality” to sink in. Meaning to you, it seems completely reasonable to suddenly remove 13 things from your diet, eat 100% organic/raw/paleo/keto/vegan, start a 6-day/week exercise routine, and get 12 hours of sleep/night. Here’s the thing – Physique goals cannot be created in a vacuum or separated from your LIFE goals, priorities, and preferences. It needs to be sustainable otherwise, it’s a setup for failure.

Downplaying Your REAL Goals

Those DIYers tend to be too vague about or flat-out deny wanting what they want. For example, saying “I just want to be fit” when you ACTUALLY want to go from a size 26 to a size 6, is denying your goal. Focusing on weight loss, when you really want to quit your job and travel the world is downplaying your goal. No matter what you really want, precious time is wasted executing the WRONG strategy for your goals which keeps you feeling STUCK.

DIYing Any and Everything

I know it’s hard, but sometimes you need to know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em. Just because you CAN do something alone doesn’t mean you should. Wanting to do it all yourself leads to not valuing your own time and priorities, by underestimating the amount of time that passes while you’re experimenting/trying to “figure it out.” There’s no pride in running yourself ragged to DIY everything, especially if the stress from it sabotages your results, costing you more in the long run, and eats up the precious time that you could be doing stuff that actually matters to YOU.

Now that we have scratched the surface of these pitfalls, I highly encourage you to listen for a more in-depth look into them. Are you “guilty” of any of these things? I know I am…

Here’s a sneak peek into today’s episode…

> [1:09] 5 Common Pitfalls Of DIYers.
> [3:44] Dabbling Until Discouraged
> [8:09] Dissecting Data Prematurely
> [15:14] Detachment From Current Lifestyle
> [23:48] Downplaying / Denying Your Goods
> [37:40] DIYing Any and Everything
> [50:20] Diet Mentality Shows Up In Everyday Life

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