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Food
Myths Revealed
When
starting a new weight loss program we are often given advice on how and what to
eat. Sometimes the information we receive is just not true. Following are 5 of the most common myths
about food and losing weight. Don't be surprised if something you thought was true isn't.
Many of us often take the wrong approach to weight loss because we believe
it means eating less or eating healthier foods.
Food Myth #1 - Cutting down on portion size is the best way to lose weight.
Not true - If you attempt to lose weight just by cutting down on portion size you are likely to gain the
weight right back. This approach can result sending your body into starvation mode which
results in the storing of more fat and calories which slows the weight loss process. Long lasting
weight loss results will come from the types of food you eat not just the amount.
Food Myth #2 - Cut out the fat and you'll lose weight.
This approach to losing weight simply doesn't work. Just because a food is labeled 'Fat Free'
does not mean that it is low in calories. Low fat foods may still have lots of sugar and
carbohydrates in them. Many 'Low Fat' foods are labeled that way as an attempt to hide their
true weight gaining properties. However, reducing your saturated fat intake is a good for your
weight loss program, it just isn't enough by itself.
Food Myth #3 - Reducing calories will enhance weight loss. Not always true
- the most your body will accept is a 15% reduction of total
calories burned per day. Eating too few calories can result in loss of muscle mass which will
eventually slow metabolism. Stick to the calorie count that is right for your body.
Instead of eating three big meals a day spread the calories out over the day.
Eat 5 smaller meals about 2-3 hours apart. Doing this will speed up your
metabolism without
having to give up the foods you like.
Food Myth #4 - High protein diets cause ketosis, which reduces hunger.
Ketosis occurs when fat is used as an energy source instead of carbohydrates during
high
protein diets. Ketone bodies are produced which turn your breath a bad fruity odor. Ketone
bodies do not reduce hunger, however, eating sufficient protein can reduce hunger and enhance weight loss.
No matter what your goals a high protein diet can be good for you. Whether
your goal is gaining weight, losing weight, increasing muscle mass or getting big a high
protein diet could be right for you.
Food Myth #5 - Exercise alone can help reduce your weight. Not quite true - while exercise is
an important part of any diet, exercise alone is not the best way to
lose weight. Exercising
for even an hour burns sadly few calories. Combining a healthy eating plan with calorie
reduction and exercise is the best way to lose weight effectively and keep it off.
Losing weight is simple, burn more calories than you eat. There are many ways
to increase the number of
calories that you burn. Unfortunately too much strenuous exercise
will result in burning more muscle mass than fat. A high protein diet along with light
exercise will increase your metabolism and burn more fat calories.
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