Working out but not gaining results? Fitness trainer explains why

A fitness trainer points out that a protein-deficient diet can lead to slower results.

People make New Year’s resolutions to join a gym, work out consistently, and achieve their desired results. However, not all succeed in doing so. Some may fail to commit to their workouts, and a few may fail to achieve the results they seek even after staying committed to daily workouts.

A fitness trainer now explains why a protein deficit can result in slower results. Taking to Instagram, fitness trainer Becky shared six signs of working out under a protein-deficient diet:

• Feeling puffy: Without protein, the body cannot rebuild the muscle it breaks down. For example, one may be lifting regularly, but their legs and arms may not look more toned.
• No increase in metabolism: Muscle is metabolically active, Becky explains. She further explains that a lack of protein means no muscle growth, which, in turn, may slow fat loss. For example, one may be eating clean and working out, but their weight won’t budge.
• Staying sore for a longer time: Muscles lack the building blocks needed to repair. For example, leg day may wipe one out for four to five days instead of one or two.
• Feeling easily fatigued and craving carbs: Low protein intake may mess with blood sugar stability, especially with PCOS. For example, afternoon crashes, nonstop sweet cravings, and hunger right after meals.
• Losing muscle instead of losing fat: If one is in a deficit without protein, their body may burn muscle instead of fat. For example, the scale may drop, but their shape may not improve.
• Gym performance plateaus: One may want to lift heavier, but their body may not have the raw materials to level up.

The above-mentioned points are important to keep in mind, emphasising the need for enough protein in a day for your workouts to really work for your body.