Despite the wealth of information available about weight loss, diets and proper nutrition, people keep believing in common myths that prevent successful weight loss.
A Strict Diet Is the Best Way to Lose Weight
The only harmless way to lose weight and stay in shape is proper nutrition and regular exercise.
Not Eating After 6 P.M.
Don’t skip dinner. It is important to have a proper dinner, for example vegetables.
Better Quality Products in Health Food Stores
A product labeled “organic” may even have more calories. The most important rule is to always read the ingredients.
Eat Only the “Right” Fats
Healthy fats from fish, nuts and avocados are needed by our body. However, do not forget that they are very high in calories.
Complete Exclusion of Some Products
Many people believe that eliminating one “harmful” food, such as sugar, dairy or meat, from their diet will help them lose weight. It doesn’t work like that.
“Hungry” Days
With a prolonged feeling of hunger, the body, on the contrary, begins to store fat.
Slow Metabolism Prevents Weight Loss
Extra pounds appear due to overeating and a sedentary lifestyle.
Fast Running Helps You Lose Weight
To lose weight, you need to run slowly or lose weight quickly. When running fast, the main source of energy is glucose, not adipose tissue.
Breakfast Is Not Important
The first rule of weight loss is a complete and balanced breakfast.
There Is Food for a Flat Stomach
There are no weight loss products in one area.
Film Wraps Help Burn Fat Faster
When wrapping with a film, the body loses only water.
Everybody Needs a Cheat Day
The best thing for weight loss is balance in everything. A Cheat Day doesn’t work.
Drink Two Liters of Water a Day
Of course, you have to drink. However, without nutrition control, water will not help you lose weight.
Sports Are Not Required
In order to lose weight, not only a calorie deficit is important, but also sports.
Metabolism Boosting Products
Recent studies have shown that there are no foods that can to boost metabolism.
30 Minutes of Cardio Is Enough for Weight Loss
Research shows that 30 minutes of cardio is not enough for successful weight loss and weight maintenance. Need to move more throughout the day.
Bread Should Be Replaced With Crackers
A common myth is that when losing weight, it is better to replace bread with crackers. However, in the dried state, bread is even more high-calorie.
Non-stop Training
The main thing is regularity and systematically. The optimal time for exercises is 60 minutes. Non-stop workouts don’t work.
Abs Exercises Are Enough for a Flat Stomach
To get a flat stomach, you have to lose weight everywhere. Only proper nutrition and intensive training will help in this.
Drink Water Instead of Eating
Water can only deceive the body for a while, but not satisfy hunger. Nutritionists recommend drinking water before meals, and not instead of meals.
