Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth.
That bit of wisdom came from Franklin D. Roosevelt during a radio address in 1939, and though he wasn’t talking about fitness, it certainly applies to the following fat loss myths.
Myth #1: Eating Late at Night Makes You Fat
The Facts: Your body doesn’t have an internal timer that causes late night eats to be stored directly as fat. Weight gain happens when you eat too much and exercise too little – you could eat too much in the morning, the afternoon, or late at night and it would all result in weight gain.
- Your Solution: Consider how many calories you eat and burn each day, rather than when you eat.
Myth #2: Snacking Promotes Weight Gain
The Facts: Eating snacks throughout the day is actually a great way to keep your metabolism up and to avoid overeating at meals. However, if you snack on junk food then be prepared to pack on pounds.
- Your Solution: When it comes to snacking it’s all about what you snack on.
Myth #3: You Can Lose Fat Without Exercise
The Facts: Exercise and healthy eating go hand-in-hand when it comes to permanent fat loss. Your body needs exercise just as it needs to be fed a diet filled with fresh produce, whole grains and lean protein.
- Your Solution: Accept exercise as a part of your daily lifestyle.
Myth #4: Fat Free Means ‘All-You-Can-Eat’
The Facts: It’s time to close your eyes and mentally erase everything that the 90’s taught about fat-free dieting. Fat-free foods are not the equivalent of flavored air – they contain plenty of calories and often lots of sugar.
- Your Solution: Be mindful of calories when eating fat-free foods.
Myth #5: Eat as Little as Possible for Maximum Fat Loss
The Facts: Eating too little causes your metabolism to shut down and puts your body into starvation mode, and prone to store fat rather than burn it.
- Your Solution: When it comes to fat loss think burn rather than starve.
Myth #6: Diet Pills Work for Fat Loss
The Facts: The only thing that diet pills are capable of burning is the extra cash in your wallet. Billions of diet pills are sold every year – all to no avail.
- Your Solution: Healthy eating and exercise can never be replaced by a pill.
Myth #7: You Should Never Eat Fast Food
The Facts: It’s all about what you order. Fried, processed and salty foods will cause weight gain – don’t order them. Lean meat, salad, vegetables and beans, on the other hand, are available at many fast food chains – order these instead.
- Your Solution: When eating fast food skip the fried items, stick with lean meats and salads.
Permanent weight loss happens as a result of a proper exercise and a good diet plan – my specialty.
Contact me today and together we will customize a diet and exercise plan designed to help you lose the weight, tone your body and feel fantastic.
January 14, 2009 at 4:29 pm |
I never used to snack at all but now I make a point of it – a couple of pieces of fruit between breakfast and lunch then another couple between lunch and dinner means I eat way smaller portions for main meals and don’t feel hungry. I always used to worry about eating late at night as well but now I just have a healthy ssnack to get rid of the hunger pangs whenever necessary.
It’s all so simple really – get some sensible eating habits and a good exercise routine, don’t pay attention to silly fads in the press and the weight drops off easily.
January 19, 2009 at 11:53 pm |
good read and great information will bookmark thanks!