A woman trying to lose weight (Image: Getty) Health gurus at Goal Plans by MuscleFood.com have dished out the truth on the blunders that could be sabotaging your slimming efforts, warning against everything from weight gain to potential injuries. One of the top slip-ups identified is meal skipping, with a spokesperson cautioning: "People who want to decrease their daily calorie intake sometimes resort to skipping meals.
" They elaborated, explaining the pitfalls: "However, because this can lead to extreme hunger, people tend to overeat during their next meal and have more snacks throughout the day. Skipping meals also slows down metabolism." Another counterproductive tactic is excessive exercise, which can backfire spectacularly.
The experts warned: "Although exercising is an important part of a fitness journey, going too far with it can do more harm than good. Overtraining spikes cortisol levels, making you feel more stressed and making it harder for your body to burn off fat." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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