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How I Learned From These 5 Fitness Fails

The Leo Alves Podcast··18 July 2026·15 min

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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. My InstagramMy TwitterMy TikTokMy FacebookMy YouTube channelMy articlesClick here to inquire about working with me onlineClick here for a free workout plan or fat loss guideSubscribe to my email listMy online calorie calculator 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