Weight Loss Myth
Buster: 6 Biggest Lies About Weight Loss Revealed
There is plenty of inaccurate data going
around
the weight loss industry and
many people
who are getting on this platform and looking
for ways to lose weight have fallen victim to such myths. Let
us look at some of the most popular myths circulating on
this industry.
Myth #1:
Avoid Carbohydrates
This is perpetuated by the most famous high
protein diets-the Atkins diet, South beach and a whole lot of
other popular diets that promotes a diet rich in protein and low
in carbohydrates. While such diets
can produce
significant weight loss in a short amount of
time, the results are hardly long lasting and as soon as you
start eating normally again, the weight comes plummeting back, even more
than before!
Myth # 2: Genetics is the
Biggest Factor
To a certain extent, genetics
do play a role ion determining your metabolic rate, but this doesn't
meant hat your fate is sealed if you have obese parents
and grandparents.
The most important factor in determining
your success in any weight loss program is the number of
calories you eat and the amount of physical activity you get in
a single day. Genetics do play a role in determining how
much calories you will
burn, as those with slower
metabolic rates
may burn calories much slower than those who
are active and have higher metabolic rates. But there are always ways
you can rev up a slow metabolism so don't ever use
this excuse.
Myth # 3: Fat is to
be avoided
Some people believe that cutting down on
fat is necessary during a weight loss program. But the key
to effective fat control is cutting down on the dangerous fats
and
increasing your intake of the
good fat.
At all costs, do avoid Trans fat and
saturated fat and increase the intake of healthy fats such as polyunsaturated
and Omega-3 that are abundant in foods like fish, olive oil,
and avocados.
Myth # 4:
Skipping meals
Skipping meals can lower your metabolism
and makes it more difficult to lose weight. Regular meals
are important, and what you need to do is to consume more of the
foods which are good for you, which means more salads,
vegetables, nuts and fruits! Snack on a large slice of
juicy watermelon instead of reaching out for the next scoop of
your favorite chocolate ice-cream!
Myth # 5: Avoid
White Food
Contrary to popular beliefs, there are many
“white” foods which
which may be good for you-
pears, avocadoes, nuts-just to name a few and the key is that
what counts is the nutrients contained on those foods, and not
the color.
Myth # 6:
Grapefruit Miracle
This is one myth that has no basis in
reality. There is a group of individuals who are promoting
grapefruit as a way to lose fat. In fact there is one
small isolated research that states that there is a a magic
fat-burning enzyme that can help you lose weight simply by
consuming this fruit. However the validity of the claims
is yet
to be questioned and whether
the citrus
industry did play a role in funding those
researches. Grapefruits are rich in lycopene-a good source of ingredients that can
help provide nutrient and care for the cellular health-prevents cancer and
heart diseases.
So, there you have the top 6 myths of
weight loss that you may have been familiar with. Now that
you have the knowledge to separate fact from fiction, the path
to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is open wide for
you. Good luck in your weight loss goals!
