Perhaps you've considered going on a weight loss diet at various times in your life. But maybe you hesitated because you thought it was too complicated or too hard. Listening to some of the dieting advice that's so readily available, you'll find that there are a lot of myths. Read on to learn more about them, and why they're wrong.
1. The number one myth out there is that you can lose weight fast by eliminating as many calories as possible from your diet. This way of dieting can be highly damaging to your health. Your body goes into starvation mode, and hangs onto as much fat as possible.
2. Another myth we face in our quest for a slimmer waistline is one that tells us to eat only one specific type of food. The cabbage soup diet has no doubt led to many binge episodes through its existence. When you start an unhealthy fad diet, your body won't get the nutrition it requires to function properly and keep your immune system strong.
3. Perhaps you've read that you must never stray from your eating plan, even the tiniest bit. If you do slip up, you have to make up for it by exercising for long hours. This is totally wrong. There's nothing wrong with the occasional bowl of ice cream. It's only necessary that you cut back on your calories for a day or two. You don't have to work out for ages in order to make up for a small indulgence.
4. A particularly persistent myth is that you shouldn't eat just before going to bed because your body can't burn off the calories while you're sleeping. This one isn’t true because a diet only means that you’re eating healthy and watching your caloric intake for the day. A bite to eat just before going to bed won't matter one way or the other. Unless, of course, it’s a 5-course meal or an entire frozen cheesecake.
5. Maybe you've heard of the one that tells you not to eat at all between established mealtimes? It's actually healthier if you do snack occasionally. By enjoying small, frequent meals throughout the day, your hunger will never be out of control. When you cut out between meal snacks, you become ravenous before it's time for the next meal. This might lead you to eat much more than your body needs just to ease your hunger pangs.
6. Another myth concerns dairy products, and tells you to completely avoid them because they'll make you fat. However, don't ban dairy products from your refrigerator, because they are loaded with healthy substances that your body needs. Indeed, there is research indicating that regular consumption of dairy products can lead to dropped pounds. But don't overindulge, and choose lower fat products.
Avoid being conned by all the myths about weight loss that abound on various websites. Nutritious, mindful eating along with regular exercise can be the combination that will help you with your healthy weight loss.
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