The Leo Alves Podcast

How I Learned From These 5 Fitness Fails

Episode Summary

In this solo episode, I share five fitness mistakes I made, including obsessively tracking macros, overtraining, and eating back calories from fitness trackers.

Episode Notes

I discuss five major fitness mistakes I made in my journey, including tracking calories too precisely, overtraining, and misusing spotters. Avoid these pitfalls and create a more sustainable and enjoyable fitness journey.

 

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Timestamps:
(00:46) Mistake 1: Hitting Calories to the Gram
(02:34) Why Food Labels Aren’t Always Accurate
(03:20) Mistake 2: Overtraining and Ignoring Rest Days
(05:10) The Benefits of Rest and Recovery
(06:12) Mistake 3: Eating Back Calories from Fitness Trackers
(07:45) Why Fitness Trackers Aren’t 100% Accurate
(08:50) Mistake 4: Forgetting to Track Oils and Liquid Calories
(10:05) The Impact of Untracked Calories on Weight Loss
(11:14) Mistake 5: Misusing Spotters in the Gym
(13:00) Why Proper Spotting Matters for Progress
(14:05) Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
(14:30) Where to Find Me Online