5 "Healthy" Habits That Hold You Back

5 "Healthy" Habits That Hold You Back from CrossFit BC. That daily smoothie? The extra cardio? Some "healthy" habits build plateaus, not progress. Five to rethink starting today.

Written by:: CrossFit BC Coaching Team
Section:: Mindset & Habits
Reading time:: 6 min
Topics:: fitness myths, 10k steps myth, clean eating perfectionism, excessive cardio, sleep tracking anxiety
Published:: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Last updated:: Sunday, July 12, 2026

5 "Healthy" Habits That Are Secretly Holding You Back

This article is part of the CrossFit BC journal, written by the coaching staff who run our classes in Olympic Village, Vancouver. We publish what we teach on the floor: training decisions, recovery, nutrition, and the honest tradeoffs behind them.

Common questions

Should I stop tracking steps entirely?

No. Keep it as a gentle guardrail, not a midnight mission. Pair steady steps with strength and short conditioning for the best results.

Is clean eating bad?

Eating whole foods is great. Making rigid rules that cause stress when you deviate is not. Aim for 80 to 90 percent whole foods and let the rest flex.

How much cardio is too much?

It depends on your goals and recovery. For most people lifting two to three times per week, 20 to 40 minutes of zone 2 plus one or two short interval sessions is enough.

Are all supplements a waste of money?

No. Creatine, caffeine, fish oil, and vitamin D have strong evidence. The rest should be based on bloodwork and a doctor, not an influencer.

What is the single best change I can make?

Add two to three strength sessions per week if you are not already. It is the highest-leverage habit for long-term health, body composition, and function.