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The Most Common Weight Loss Myths Debunked
- 1. Weight Loss Myths Debunked The Most Common Weight Loss Myths
- 2. Myth 1 Starving will make you lose weight
- 3. • Starving for a certain period leads to Subsequent overeating and worse, wrong eating • Body misses out on essential nutrients, pulling down your health • Lack of vitality (energy) • Lack of energy gives rise to cravings for high-sugar & high-carb food items • Giving in to unhealthy food cravings results in weight gain Facts
- 4. Myth 2 All Carbohydrates make you put on weight
- 5. Facts • One needs to be cautious with carbohydrates, particularly more if you are overweight or a diabetic • Carbohydrates are an important component of food • Make dietary changes to replace simple carbs with complex ones - complex carbs convert to glucose at a slow rate • Processed carbs are usually high in sugar - avoid them • Items like brown rice and multi-grain bread are healthier choices
- 6. Myth 3 Snacking between meals leads to weight gain
- 7. Facts • The right type of snacking does not lead to weight gain • Portion control plays a major role in weight management • According to most dietitians, having five small meals a day is better than gorging on a heavy meal • Diet supplements like – ground nuts & walnuts in particular, are rich sources of protein & help with cholesterol management • Snacking becomes important for diabetics, who are usually advised to eat something every 3 to 4 hours
- 8. Myth 4 You don’t need to exercise if you’re on the right diet
- 9. Facts • Regular exercising helps burn calories & build muscle • The more you exercise, the less you need to reduce your food intake • Day-to-day activities like walking, taking the stairs, cleaning the house count as physical exercises • Aerobic exercises & strength training are proven to help with weight loss
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