I am trying to get fit BUT I am still FAT and out of shape? Why?

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Listen up, lads. Coach Bronek here coming at you with some stone-cold truths about why your fitness regimen is stuck in third gear. Now before you sputter out excuses about your sketchy back, “knee injury from ’87”, or slow metabolism, zip it and hear me out.

Weโ€™re going to break this down together and pinpoint exactly where things have gone off track. Once we attack those weak spots, youโ€™ll be well on your way to finally ditching those love handles and feeling back on top. Letโ€™s get to work!

1. Lack of Clear Goals

First and foremost, โ€œgeneral fitnessโ€ doesnโ€™t cut it anymore, gentlemen. You need crystal clear targets, like losing a stone by summer or finally conquering that local 5K course. Quantifiable goals keep you locked in and accountable. Letโ€™s get specific: how much weight do you aim to slash in six months? What fitness benchmarks do you want to hit? Check where you are and decide where you want to go with it!

I want to look good naked.

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2.ย  Mismatched Workout Plan

Now if your current hodgepodge of bicep curls and the odd treadmill jaunt isnโ€™t getting results, no wonder youโ€™re stuck! We need to tailor your training plan to reach those goals you set. Once we outline your bespoke workout schedule targeting your weak spots, itโ€™s imperative you commit to at least three sessions per week. Consistency is king if you want real change.



3. Inadequate Workout Intensity

Even with a tuned-up training plan, progress can still stall if sessions lack balls-out effort. I realise relentless HIIT classes or shred โ€˜til you drop lifting sessions arenโ€™t always alluring. But passive workouts breed passive results. Weโ€™ve got to crank up the intensity so you leave sessions properly knackeredโ€”enter: metabolic resistance training circuits.ย 

4.ย  Extremely Inconsistent ย 

You can throw your all into one killer workout, but a few days off the wagon can spell backslide disaster. Remember cleaning those gnashers: skipping days breeds plaque and decay. The same goes in the gym; highly irregular training wonโ€™t move the needle. Whatever your plan, even modest efforts 2-3 times per week trump the hapless once fortnight program.ย 

5. You Feed the Flab

Right, we train intensely yet your kebab, lager, and curry habits totally subvert progress. Lads, you canโ€™t out-train a rubbish diet loaded with fast food! Nourishing, minimally processed fare enhances recovery and energises sessions. So bin the crisps and swap takeaways for a wholesome, home-cooked nosh. Your performance and waistline with thank you.

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6. Boozing It Up Too Muchย 

Cracking open a frosty pint post-match or with your Sunday roast, no worries. But make heavy drinking a habit and the results hit the skids. For fast fat burning, weโ€™ve got to limit those bevies. Iโ€™m not saying teetotal overnight, but curtail big nights to special occasions, not six nights per week.

7. Wrong Supporting Cast

The lads you hit a happy hour or languish on the couch with wonโ€™t push your fitness limits in the right direction. Similarly, uninspiring gyms devoid of essential kit breed complacency. Seek out like-minded people whose get-up-and-go attitude motivates your own efforts. Environment moulds outcomes too!ย ย 

8. Miracle Plan Rabbit Holes

With so many hunks with six-packs and celeb body promises out there, easy to get bamboozled by flashy fads. But aesthetic-focused programs often neglect true fitness and longevity. Rather than chasing every cover model scheme, focus on prudent plans that boost holistic health for the long haul.ย 

9. Sacrificing Sleepย 

Cramming in late-night Netflix misses the point entirely. Restorative sleep enables the physical repair and fortification between workouts, lads. Skimping on sufficient 40 winks handicaps potential gains. Make catching those Zโ€™s a priority or performance inevitably suffers.ย 

10. Expecting Magic Bullet Overnight Successย 

Lastly, too many of you expect some lightning-bolt fitness transformation in a matter of days without enduring commitment. But sound body and health foundations take time and tenacity. By optimising nutrition, sleep, mindset, and targeted training, your improved physique will come, lads. Now whoโ€™s ready to level up?

There endeth the lesson, troops. I realise itโ€™s not easy banishing old habits overnight. But stay focused on continually nudging in the right direction – better food choices, sounder sleep and increased training consistency – and you will turn the corner. Now stop making excuses and letโ€™s get cracking!