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Weight Loss Myths That Are Keeping You Fat!
March 23, 2011
We all have our own ideas about how to lose weight. Most of what we believe about weight loss is embedded in our heads from commercials we see on television, celebrity endorsements, and friends. It is rare that we take to time to think about what is real and what a weight loss myth is. However most of what we think we know about weight loss is a myth.
The first myth we will discuss is the idea that if you cut your calorie intake substantially your weight loss will occur faster. Initially you may notice a drop in weight. However with such a dramatic decrease to your normal calorie consumption your body will think its starving. This causes your body to hold on to any piece of food it gets because it doesn’t know the next time it will be fed. You body will try to protect what food it receives and slow down your metabolism. After a short amount of time you will notice a complete stop to your weight loss.
The second myth we tend to believe is that the stricter our diets are the better the results will be. Many people tend to think that if we suffer through a diet and restrict the things we like then we are doing something right. Strict diets usually may give you results but tend not to last in the long run. These kinds of diets are hard to follow for long periods of time and result in a relapse and eventual repeated weight gain.
The belief that unhealthy food is completely off limits when trying to lose weight is a giant myth. The reality is that you want to incorporate some of your favorite foods into your diet at least once a week. By introducing some unhealthy foods to your diet from time to time your metabolism will continue to work correctly rather than reach a plateau. Eating is similar to an exercise routine. If you do the same exercises everyday eventually you will stop seeing results because your body is used to the everyday routine.
The last myth is the idea that if you eat late at night you will gain weight. The time of day you choose to eat is irrelevant. Rather the quantity of food and exercise in your daily routine determines your weight loss. It is important to lose weight in a healthy and realistic matter. As you can see there are a lot of weight loss myths out there so your best bet is to follow the age old rule of eating proportionally and exercising.
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