How many times have you heard about good foods and bad foods? Or that cardio is a must for fat loss? Ask three different people what to eat and how to train, and you'll get three different answers. Plus, the studies are conflicting, which only creates more confusion.

When it comes to fitness and nutrition, there are two approaches. Some people see it as a religion and blindly follow everything they read or hear. Others take the time to research and make a choice based on actual facts.

Successful fitness and fat loss for that matter aren't just about eating less and working out more. If it was that simple, you'd already be in top shape. The right mindset, on the other hand, can make all the difference. Just think about how many people eat clean 24/7 and hit the gym daily with little results.

Fitness is a lifestyle, not a quick fad. How you feel about it can mean the difference between success and failure. Here are some tips to get into the right mindset for successful fat loss:

Working out day in and day out, but still haven’t reached your fitness goals? Do you have trouble losing weight or building muscle? Don't freak out! In fitness, as in life, patience is a virtue.

No matter how hard you work, the results won’t come overnight. Your body needs time to grow and achieve the shape you're after. Sometimes, it can take months or even years to get dramatic results.

If you’re looking for some (non scale) ways to measure your progress, checkout our last article:

3 Ways To Measure Progress (That Aren’t The Scale)

Okay back to the point..

The Missing Piece of Your Workout Plan...

Is the scale going up and down from one day to the next? Are you feeling confused? The truth is that you should never solely rely on the scale. It simply doesn't tell the whole story. What you see on the scale is your total body weight, not your lean mass or fat percentage.

Health experts agree that using the scale isn't the best way to determine your progress. Fluid retention, hormonal changes, and other factors can add pounds to your scale readout.

Here are some more accurate ways to measure your fitness and weight loss success: