8 Common Mistakes When Trying to Lose Weight (5 of 5)

8. Overestimating how many calories you burn during exercise

There is a mistaken belief that exercise “supercharges” the metabolism. Although it does provide a bit of a boost, it’s not as significant as you might assume. In addition, studies show people who are overweight tend to overestimate how many calories they’re burning when exercising, often by a lot. There is also a tendency for people to think they are exercising more intensely than they actually are. So if you want to succeed, you need to understand how many calories you are actually burning and how intense your workouts are so that you can make proper adjustments.