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There are many myths about weight loss. We expose some of them below.
1) Eating “low-fat” or “fat-free” foods helps you lose weight
Foods that are advertised as low fat or fat-free have the masses believing this is a healthy food choice. However, almost all of the low-fat foods are loaded with fat-causing ingredients like sugar, which contradict its label.
2) Eating healthy is too expensive
Contrary to popular belief, eating healthy is a lot more affordable than most people think. if you try replacing ingredients with healthier alternatives, you'll probably find your meals will work out costing less.
3) Doing sit-ups will help you lose belly fat
Spot reduction is the myth that you can lose weight in a particular area of your body willingly. This is so fake! The only thing that will result from this is strong top and middle abs section.
4) Carbs make you put on weight
Eaten in the right quantities and as part of a balanced diet, carbohydrates will not, on their own (i.e. without butter, creamy sauces, etc. added to them) lead to weight gain. Eat whole grain and whole meal carbohydrates such as brown rice and whole meal bread, and potatoes with the skins on to increase your intake of fiber and do not fry starchy foods when trying to lose weight. Learn more in starchy foods.
5) Eat less and exercise more.
Does eating less and working out more cause weight loss? Yes, sometimes, and for only a little while.
6) Starving myself is the best way to lose weight
Crash diets are unlikely to result in long-term weight loss. In fact, they can sometimes lead to longer-term weight gain. The main problem is that this type of diet is too hard to maintain. You may also be missing essential nutrients as crash diets can be limited in the variety of food consumed.
7) All slimming pills are safe to use for weight loss
Not all slimming tablets are effective or safe to use to lose weight. There are a number of prescribed medicines available from your GP for weight loss. There are also other un-prescribed, unlicensed weight loss products available on the market which may contain ingredients that are harmful to health.
8) Cutting out all snacks can help you lose weight
Snacking is not the problem when trying to lose weight: it's the type of snack. Many people need snack in-between meals to maintain energy levels, especially if they have an active lifestyle. Choose fruit or vegetables instead of crisps, chocolate and other snacks that are high in sugar, salt and fat.
9) Eat healthy as much as you want and you will still lose weight.
Weight loss depends on calorie in vs. calorie out. So even if the meals are as healthy as it can be, piling on olive oil, carbs over and above the calorie burnt, brown rice and nuts can add on to too many calories intake. So simply having clean meals in large quantities will not prevent you from gaining weight.
1) Eating “low-fat” or “fat-free” foods helps you lose weight
Foods that are advertised as low fat or fat-free have the masses believing this is a healthy food choice. However, almost all of the low-fat foods are loaded with fat-causing ingredients like sugar, which contradict its label.
2) Eating healthy is too expensive
Contrary to popular belief, eating healthy is a lot more affordable than most people think. if you try replacing ingredients with healthier alternatives, you'll probably find your meals will work out costing less.
3) Doing sit-ups will help you lose belly fat
Spot reduction is the myth that you can lose weight in a particular area of your body willingly. This is so fake! The only thing that will result from this is strong top and middle abs section.
4) Carbs make you put on weight
Eaten in the right quantities and as part of a balanced diet, carbohydrates will not, on their own (i.e. without butter, creamy sauces, etc. added to them) lead to weight gain. Eat whole grain and whole meal carbohydrates such as brown rice and whole meal bread, and potatoes with the skins on to increase your intake of fiber and do not fry starchy foods when trying to lose weight. Learn more in starchy foods.
5) Eat less and exercise more.
Does eating less and working out more cause weight loss? Yes, sometimes, and for only a little while.
6) Starving myself is the best way to lose weight
Crash diets are unlikely to result in long-term weight loss. In fact, they can sometimes lead to longer-term weight gain. The main problem is that this type of diet is too hard to maintain. You may also be missing essential nutrients as crash diets can be limited in the variety of food consumed.
7) All slimming pills are safe to use for weight loss
Not all slimming tablets are effective or safe to use to lose weight. There are a number of prescribed medicines available from your GP for weight loss. There are also other un-prescribed, unlicensed weight loss products available on the market which may contain ingredients that are harmful to health.
8) Cutting out all snacks can help you lose weight
Snacking is not the problem when trying to lose weight: it's the type of snack. Many people need snack in-between meals to maintain energy levels, especially if they have an active lifestyle. Choose fruit or vegetables instead of crisps, chocolate and other snacks that are high in sugar, salt and fat.
9) Eat healthy as much as you want and you will still lose weight.
Weight loss depends on calorie in vs. calorie out. So even if the meals are as healthy as it can be, piling on olive oil, carbs over and above the calorie burnt, brown rice and nuts can add on to too many calories intake. So simply having clean meals in large quantities will not prevent you from gaining weight.