Shannon Collins, 44, is known as The Gym Nurse to her 150,000 Instagram followers, and she’s shared the simple reasons many people aren’t losing any weight

Shannon Collins, 44, is known for sharing fitness advice online (Image: @thegymnurse/Instagram)

Shedding a few pounds is something many of us aspire to.

But it’s safe to say finding the motivation and discipline to pursue weight loss can be challenging. Thankfully though, there are fitness gurus out there who can help us.

One of these is Shannon Collins, otherwise known as The Gym Nurse. She boasts an impressive 150,000 followers on Instagram, where she often posts handy advice drawing from her own transformative fitness journey.

And the 44-year-old recently revealed common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight. She said many people struggle to tone up because they fall into classic bad habits.

Shannon claims relying solely on motivation is one mistake people make, with many adopting the belief that they’ll find the “perfect time” to begin their fitness journey.

Unfortunately, delaying the start usually has no beneficial outcome. Similarly, she warns against wishing for instant results, cautioning that the expectation is unrealistic and unhelpful.

The mum wants to help other people get fit (Image: @thegymnurse/Instagram)

Her main advice is to steer clear of extreme methods or so-called “quick fixes” where lasting change is unlikely, and it could harm your results. Additionally, trying to change too much of your lifestyle too soon can be overwhelming, leading to potential failure.As well as this, she noted fixating on scales isn’t always the most accurate way to gauge progress. This is because it isn’t solely based on shedding pounds, as it encompasses overall health and well-being.

The fitness enthusiast stressed that weighing less isn’t always a sign of strength, as she believes shunning weight training out of fear of bulking up is pointless. She insisted people need to be open to altering their routine to see progress.

Just because things can get tough, it doesn’t mean you should give up. The key to success is pushing through.

Shannon always looks amazing in her gym snaps (Image: Instagram/thegymnurse)
Shannon admitted people frequently fall into these simple mistakes, which can delay their fitness journey significantly. Drawing from her years of experience as a fitness trainer, she believes individuals tend to form patterns, and develop detrimental habits that hinder their success.

Since she shared the post, it’s attracted more than 1,100 likes and plenty of positive comments. Fans commended her tip as “so good”, and added that she inspires them to maintain consistency.