“WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS DEMYSTIFIED”

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“WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS DEMYSTIFIED”

Weight loss myths are so many in numbers that it has become difficult to separate fact from fiction. This article lists the top ten weight loss myths and the truth about each of them.

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Weight loss myth 1: Skipping meals helps you lose weight

This is one of the most common weight loss myths. People who think its true and actually follow it are in reality more prone to gaining weight. Skipping meals can cause tiredness and low nutrition. It can cause hunger pangs and cause snacking on high-fat, high-sugar foods. So, the next time you set yourself a weight loss challenge, make sure you eat three square meals each day.

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Weight loss myth 2: Carbohydrates cause weight gain

There are two main types of carbohydrates—simple and complex. Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates—like whole grains, fruits and vegetables—are healthy and are actually part of the body’s main source of fuel for energy. However, the simple forms, which include foods like sweetened desserts and even alcohol, have lots of calories. So, if you choose a low-carbohydrate diet for your weight loss plan, make sure it’s just the simple carbohydrates which are actually lowered.

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Weight loss myth 3: Excessive exercise triggers weight loss

It’s the total amount of time spent for exercise that counts.30-60 min of exercise each day coupled with proper caloric intake will help you shed those pounds fast. But you don't have to get that 60 minutes of activity all at one time. Putting in a few 15-minute bouts of physical activity throughout the day will work just fine.

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Weight loss myth 4: Doing sit-ups and leg-lifts is the only way to get slim thighs and a flat stomach

Trying to lose weight from one particular area by doing targeted exercise doesn’t work. You can only tone and strength muscles in specific areas. Weight loss can be achieved by loss from the total fat reserves of the body. Cardio exercises, like walking, jogging, cycling, or aerobics are the best way to burn this fat. So, the bottom line is: If you want to burn fat from around your middle, take a brisk 20-minute rather than doing 100 sit-ups.

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Weight loss myth 5: Drinking water can make you lose weight

Water cannot flush fat form the body, but it does keep you hydrated and might help you snack less. Water is essential for good health and wellbeing. Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger – if you're thirsty you may snack more.  1.2 liters of water is recommended each day for good health. So, drink lots and lots of water.

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Weight loss myth 6: Eating a late night snack makes you fat

It can actually be helpful to have a small snack at night, especially if it has been three or four hours since dinner. A snack can help stabilize blood sugars, aid muscle recovery, and help you achieve your total caloric intake for the day. Don't be afraid to eat at night—but be aware of what and how much you're eating.

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Weight loss myth 7: Diet pills will help to keep to keep the weight off permanently

Diet pills should only be used when prescribed by a doctor. Even then, using these pills alone isn’t effective for losing and maintaining your weight. A proper intake of calories combined with daily exercise is also necessary.

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Weight loss myth 8: Cutting out all snacks can help you lose weight

Snacking isn’t the problem, what you snack on is. Lots of people need to eat something between meals, especially if they lead a high energy lifestyle. So, when you feel like snacking, reach for some fruits and vegetables instead of those cookies or chips, which are high in sugars and saturated fats.

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Weight loss myth 9: Healthy foods are more expensive

This is not necessarily true. One single high fat meal in a restaurant can cost more than if you buy the fresh ingredients and make something yourself at home. The ingredients can be used multiple times and thus, provide more value for your money.

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Weight loss myth 10: Weight loss is always good, no matter how you achieve it

Some diets can strain the heart, cause gallstones, and disturb your metabolism. It’s better to adopt a healthy diet and exercise program and lose weight steadily—experts generally recommend a pound a week—than to crash diet and shed tons of weight, only to rapidly gain it back. Too much weight loss in too less time can be an indication of a serious disorder like anorexia or bulimia.

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Conclusion

If you feel as though you are working hard to lose weight but can’t seem to get out of a rut, it may be time to re-examine your habits. Make sure you haven’t fallen prey to any of the weight loss myths mentioned above. Focus on the quality of your calories, exercise moderately each day, begin weekly weigh-ins, and set reasonably high goals in order to kick-start your weight losses again. Kick those weight loss myths out of your plans and see the difference!

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WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS DEMYSTIFIED “Sources”

Original Article | WhatsUp Markets -

http://www.whatsupmarkets.com/weight-loss-myths-demystified/CNN -

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/01/health/wrong-weight-loss-mythsWeight-control Information Network -

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/myths.htmDaily Mail Online -

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3019/Diet-myths-facts.html

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