Weight Loss Facts & Myths

There is plenty of misinformation in circulation. I hope these topics will help you combats this problem. Also, doing good sound research will help you avoid falling in to bad and unhealthy weight loss habits. Below are 10 common weight loss myths.

Myth: Exercise is the only way to lose weight.

Fact: Exercise allows for more flexibility within a diet it is not the sole means to lose weight. Dieting has profound implications on weight loss. A healthy program should have dieting and exercise working together not independent.

Myth: Skipping meals helps with weight loss.

Fact: Grated not eating a meal can keep you under or at one's diet requirements, but also is a loaded gun. A skipped meal creates strain within the body, as well as, creates an unbalanced/decreased metabolism. It is better to include more meals through the day then to skip required meal. Increasing meals to 5 vice 3 is better for the body and metabolism then to skip meals. This is normally accomplished by eating Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner then inserting a snack between each meal. This is the most effective means, it will increase rather then decrease one's metabolism, and help to avoid hunger issues.

Myth: I eat healthy, there is no need to count calories.

Fact: A calorie is a calorie whether one considers it healthy or unhealthy. There is an overwhelming tendency to overestimate one's exercise level and underestimate one's calorie intake. Bottom line is that you don't know if its health unless its meeting your goal for weight loss. The only way to achieve desired results is to know what is being consumed. Calories add up and knowing where you stand will help to determine what can be the next step throught the day.

Myth: Aviod fat, carbohydrates, proteins or junk foods.

Fact: Calories are in everything, and managing calories in the foundation to weight loss. You can almost eat anything you want as long as you manage your calorie intake. Most fad diet advertise quick weight loss by removing fats, carbohydrates, or proteins. This might be a quick solution but long term effects can be very harmful on the body.

Myth: Breakfast is not important.

Fact: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is was kick starts your metabolism. Also, you don't have to eat right after you wake up, but should eat within 3 hours of waking up. Breakfast can be anything from an apple to a larger meal.

Myth: Stop eating 3 hours before sleeping.

Fact: There is no right or wrong time to eat, as long as it is within your diet. A calorie doesn't care if it is midnight or noon, it has the same affect on the body.

Myth: Fad diets work.

Fact: Most of these diets let you lose weight and sometimes quickly, but it is not a long term solution. Most of these diets do not allow for all the proper nutrients the body needs. Starving the body of these nutrients long term has harmful implications. 1/2 to 2 pounds of weight loss per week is acceptable.

Myth: The diet pill.

Fact: The only proven and true method is a healthy diet and exercise to reduce one's calorie intake. There is no pill that can give you results by not changing your diet or exercise routine.

Myth: I have to join a gym.

Fact: The only thing that will give you, your desired results is yourself. Exercise and diet is required to achive results. A gym gives you access to equipment and help, but its only useful if you use it. An exercise that gives you 30-60 minutes of elevated heart rate is all that is needed. A gym is not required for you to achieve this result.

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