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The Worst Ways to Multitask for Weight Loss

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29 Jan

I am going to help you out today! There are always articles online about ‘how to lose weight by xyz’ or ‘tips to squeeze in a workout’… well, today we’re talking about the worst ways to multitask for weight loss. For more on this topic, read here the perfect exipure diet plans.

When you want to drop some weight, it’s tempting to look for help anywhere you can. If your thoughts turn to supplements or herbal remedies, keep in mind that research gives many of them mixed reviews. In some cases, there isn’t a lot of science to back up the claims, and some have health risks. Talk with your doctor first before you try any.

Also, you should know that the FDA has cracked down on some weight loss supplements that had prescription drugs in them that weren’t noted on the label. You can’t always tell what you’re getting.

1. Taking a walk with your friends…

to the donut shop.

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2. Going to yoga and taking a nap during Savasana (and/or taking child’s post 3/4 of the class).

Mostly because it’s embarrassing when the instructor wakes you up for snoring.

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3. Throwing down the weights while strength training to save the time of setting them down.

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4. Going to get ice cream after your weigh in.

Okay, maybe this one is actually genius.

And I feel like I’ve done it many times.

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5. Planking while eating.

I’ve tried it and it’s no bueno.

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Question: Do you have any of the worst advice for weight loss or getting fit?

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  1. roxanne says

    2015-04-01 at 1:54 pm

    Nice ones ! That’s the best advice I’ve ever read before. How about reading about diets and get very hungry because I see lots of pictures with great food recipes .

    Reply
  2. Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes says

    2015-02-03 at 2:15 pm

    This is hilarious! Now I want all of the junk food!

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    2015-01-31 at 3:12 pm

    Finishing a run at the pub. Enough said! Or visiting pubs during a run (my club does this..)

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-31 at 8:30 pm

      I need to join this running club…

      Reply
  4. Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says

    2015-01-30 at 3:11 pm

    I love that other people watch food network on the treadmill – I used to do that ALL the time. Eating all the food is one of the benefits to running all the time 🙂

    Reply
  5. Sue says

    2015-01-29 at 10:17 pm

    Best sight (or not!) of the day on Wednesday: a lady munching on a burger while walking on the treadmill at the gym.
    No. Kidding.

    Reply
  6. Tara @ Living Light says

    2015-01-29 at 4:01 pm

    Haha, awesome!

    Calculating calories burned during a workout so you know how much ice cream you can eat later! And then not counting the calories from the toppings… cuz that would be a waste of time 😉

    I do this all the time…

    Reply
  7. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    2015-01-29 at 2:36 pm

    Opening a snack and leaving it sitting next to you while you work…

    Reply
  8. Natasha says

    2015-01-29 at 1:28 pm

    Monica, you must not actually be doing any of these, because you’re looking GOOD, girlfriend! 🙂

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 1:50 pm

      Ha! You made my day 🙂

      Reply
  9. Alisha @ Real Girl Running says

    2015-01-29 at 1:12 pm

    Treating yourself after your workout for all your hard work … with chocolate!

    Reply
  10. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    2015-01-29 at 11:19 am

    Stop eating. That one never works.

    Reply
  11. cheryl says

    2015-01-29 at 9:58 am

    How about fueling like you are marathoning, when in reality, you are watching a movie marathon!

    Reply
  12. Sarah says

    2015-01-29 at 8:45 am

    re-hydrating with wine! (actually it’s a brilliant idea)

    Reply
  13. Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner says

    2015-01-29 at 8:43 am

    Haha these are hillarious! Especially love the planking while eating one. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Shannon in Tustin says

    2015-01-29 at 8:31 am

    I’ll say that having to walk PAST the donut shop right after the gym is really tough. I can’t tell you how many times I want to make that left turn and go right in to get something fresh, sugary and warm. 🙂
    It’s the worst at 6am…

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  15. Amy @ Mama Running for God says

    2015-01-29 at 7:29 am

    Thanks for the laugh this morning…the ones about yoga class and planking while eating cracked me up!
    (ice cream is always appropriate…no matter what!)

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 1:37 pm

      Love ice cream always and forever 🙂

      Reply
  16. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

    2015-01-29 at 7:16 am

    hahaha I agree with watching the food network while working out. I used to work at a gym and was always shocked at the number of tvs that were turned to food network while people worked out!!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 8:12 am

      Oh my gosh I totally used to do this on the treadmill!

      Reply
  17. Lauren says

    2015-01-29 at 7:02 am

    Planking while eating is great! I’m usually scrolling through Instagram. Another bad advice for losing weight is eating fruit as a snack….on top of your frozen yogurt!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 1:09 pm

      Me too – I scroll insta if I plank.

      Reply
  18. Elaine says

    2015-01-29 at 6:52 am

    Umm… That would be combining treadmill workout with pre-heating oven/baking frozen pizza so I can eat right after treadmill. It requires about a 30-second break, but at least I stop the treadmill rather than leave it running while I’m throwing the pizza in the oven.

    Don’t judge. Please.

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 8:12 am

      I’m not here to judge 🙂

      Reply
  19. Brooke@runningonchange says

    2015-01-29 at 6:51 am

    I would have to agree with JoJo. When I had a membership at 24 hour fitness, I would be running on the treadmill and all the sudden all these fancy chef’s are making delicious food all around me!

    Reply
  20. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    2015-01-29 at 6:49 am

    This is funny. Mine->Eating cookies while running. A lady at my gym does this all the time. Substituting dinner with a jar of nut butter.

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 11:02 am

      If it’s only half a jar of nut butter it’s okay, right?

      Reply
  21. Dim Corl says

    2015-01-29 at 6:39 am

    Women are conscious for their weight and they try different thing to loose weight and even I tried also. Some also try Pre Workout for Women to increase their energy level and body strength

    Reply
  22. William Coulter (@BBWorkouts) says

    2015-01-29 at 6:26 am

    What about having a glass of wine for the health benefits, then drinking the whole bottle.

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 8:13 am

      Sounds like a good idea to me 🙂

      Reply
  23. Angela says

    2015-01-29 at 6:16 am

    Oh my goodness, when I was in high school and taking yoga for the first time with my mom, she used to have to wake me up at the end of every class! So embarrassing

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 11:01 am

      Ha!

      Reply
  24. AdjustedReality says

    2015-01-29 at 6:14 am

    Grocery shop after the gym but before eating. Bad decisions abound! 🙂

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 10:55 am

      I go after long runs = THE WORST decisions.

      Reply
  25. Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

    2015-01-29 at 5:46 am

    Go out for girls’ nights because you know, don’t we want to support each other in healthy eating? Well usually that’s a bust as soon as the nachos are ordered for the table. 🙂

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2015-01-29 at 10:45 am

      Now I want nachos!

      Reply
  26. Jojo @ Run Fast Eat Lots says

    2015-01-29 at 5:11 am

    Watching Food Network while running on a treadmill and then wanting to eat ALL THE THINGS

    Reply

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