THAT'S A BAD WORKOUT

***FOUR SIGNS YOUR WORKOUT ISN'T WORKING OUT***

If you've been working out for weeks but haven't shed a pound, then you might not be approaching exercise the right way. Are you unmotivated? Are you too tired to hit the gym every day?

Here are four signs your workout isn't working out . . .

#1.) YOU'RE MAKING EXCUSES. If you keep finding reasons to skip the gym, or if you're itching to leave as soon as you get there, then you're probably not emotionally invested in your workout routine. Do you have a specific goal in mind?

--If not, figure one out. It's hard to get a good workout if you aren't striving toward something concrete.

#2.) YOU FEEL SICK AFTER YOU EXERCISE. You're supposed to be a LITTLE worn down after a good workout, but if you're crippled by cramps, nausea, and headaches, or you can't seem to shake a cold, then you might be overtraining.

--Too much exercise can hurt your immune system. If you think you've been overtraining, take a few days off from exercise, take naps, relax, and drink plenty of water.

#3.) YOU'RE IN A LOT OF PAIN. You should be sore after a good workout . . . especially if you just started . . . but if you're in excruciating pain in your joints, you might be developing an exercise-related injury. Make sure you're using the correct posture when lifting weights.

--And see a doctor if the pain lasts more than a few days.

#4.) YOU'RE NOT SEEING ANY RESULTS. No exercise plan works overnight, but if you SHOULD be seeing results and aren't, you might need to switch things up. Go for a swim instead of a jog. Hit a Pilates class instead of doing your regular ab workout.

--And remember, you have to burn about 3,500 calories to lose just one pound of fat. So make sure you're on a healthy diet. If you're overeating, you're just making things harder on yourself. (SheKnows.com)