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:

Have a hard time doing push-ups? Do you get out of breath or break technique after just a few reps? Still working on your getting your first pushup? No problem! Everybody has to start somewhere. Those guys who do hundreds of push-ups with no rest between sets were just like you when they got started.

If you had to choose just one exercise for your upper body, it should be push-up. This compound movement hits your back, chest, shoulders, arms, and muscles, offering a full body workout. Since it requires strength and endurance, it can be challenging when getting started. Follow these steps to progress your push-up and get stronger overall: