Weight Loss Myths

Many myths surround weight loss. Some are based on weight loss fads that became popular and then faded when it became apparent that they either did not work or were unhealthy.

Low-fat food is also low calorie

Fact: A low-fat or fat-free food is often lower in calories than the same size portion of the full-fat product. But many processed low-fat or fat-free foods have just as many calories as the full-fat version of the same food, or even more calories.

Calories Are O.K. If You Reduce Carbohydrates

Fact: Calories always count. Calories equal fat.

You Can Totally Eliminate Carbohydrates

Fact: This is unhealthy. You should never totally eliminate an entire food group from your diet.

Skipping Meals Is a Good Way to Loss Weight

Fact: Studies show that people who skip breakfast and eat fewer times during the day tend to be heavier than people who eat a healthy breakfast and eat four or five times a day. This may be because people who skip meals tend to feel hungrier later on, and eat more than they normally would.

I Don't Like Exercise. I Can Loss Weight With Diet Alone

Fact: Yes, you can. However, you can loss more, faster, and feel better by including exercise in your program

Fad Diets Work

Fact: Some do for quick weight loss. However, they tend not to work for keeping the weight off. Additionally, some may be unhealthy by eliminating or severely limiting food groups.

Certain foods, like grapefruit, celery, or cabbage soup, can burn fat and make you lose weight

Fact: No foods can burn fat. Some foods with caffeine may speed up your metabolism for a short time, but they do not cause weight loss.

I can lose weight while eating whatever I want

Fact: To lose weight, you need to use more calories than you eat. It is possible to eat any kind of food you want and lose weight if you limit the number of calories you eat and/or increase your daily physical activity. Portion control is the key.

Eating after 8 p.m. causes weight gain

Fact: It does not matter what time of day you eat. It is what and how much you eat and how much physical activity you do during the whole day that determines whether you gain, lose, or maintain your weight. No matter when you eat, your body will store extra calories as fat.

To Loss Weight, Simply Eliminate All fats

Fact: Fat is twice as fattening as carbohydrates and protein, but you don't want to avoid them. Studies show that fat gives you a sense of fullness and adds flavor to many foods. Eliminating fat from your diet will increase your hunger. Fat keeps you fuller longer, because it prevents your stomach from emptying out too quickly.

You Should Never snack between meals

Fact: Calories are calories. Snacks aren't the culprit; calories are.

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