Weight Loss, Some Of The 6 Biggest Lies Ever Told About It
There is plenty of inaccurate data going around the weight loss industry and many people who are getting on this platform and looking for ways to lose weight have fallen victim to such myths.
Some of the more popular stories going around about the industry are these.
1. Forget about carbohydrates. The Atkins, South beach, and many others that say you must keep carbohydrates low and proteins high, perpetuate this. These type of yo-yo diets are usually quick to get results,but as soon as you go back to your regular routine, the weight returns,at times, even worse than before.
2. Genetics is the principal factor. It's true that heredity can play part in determining your metabolic rate, but that doesn't mean you should just give up because your parents and grandparents are obese. The most important factor in determining your success in any weight loss program is the number of calories you eat and the amount of physical activity you get in a single day.
Genetics also affects your metabolic rate, so if you have inherited a slow metabolism you will have to keep much more active to raise your metabolism and burn the same amount of calories that someone genetically inclined to a high metabolism would burn without any extra effort. There are ways you can rev up a slow metabolism.
3. Fat is to be avoided. Some people believe that cutting down on fat is necessary during a weight loss program. But the key to effective fat control is cutting down on the dangerous fats and increasing your intake of the good fat. At all costs, do avoid Trans fat and saturated fat and increase the intake of healthy fats such as polyunsaturated and Omega-3 that are abundant in foods like fish, olive oil, and avocados.
4. Skipping meals. Skipping meals can lower your metabolism and makes it more difficult to lose weight. Regular meals are important, and what you need to do is to consume more of the foods which are good for you, which means more salads, vegetables, nuts and fruits. Snack on a large slice of juicy watermelon instead of reaching out for the next scoop of your favorite chocolate ice-cream.
5. No white food. Regardless of myths, there are "white" foods that are healthy, what is important are the nutrients not the color, examples are pears, avocadoes, and nuts.
6. The Grapefruit Miracle. This is one myth which is not based on reality. There is a group of individuals who are promoting grapefruit as a way to lose fat. In fact there is one small isolated research that states that there is a a magic fat-burning enzyme that can help you lose weight simply by consuming this fruit.
However the validity of the claims is yet to be questioned and whether the citrus industry did play a role in funding those researches. Grapefruits are rich in lycopene-a good source of ingredients that can help provide nutrient and care for the cellular health-prevents cancer and heart diseases.
So, there you have the top 6 myths of weight loss that you may have been familiar with. Now that you have the knowledge to separate fact from fiction, the path to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is open wide for you. - 17268
Some of the more popular stories going around about the industry are these.
1. Forget about carbohydrates. The Atkins, South beach, and many others that say you must keep carbohydrates low and proteins high, perpetuate this. These type of yo-yo diets are usually quick to get results,but as soon as you go back to your regular routine, the weight returns,at times, even worse than before.
2. Genetics is the principal factor. It's true that heredity can play part in determining your metabolic rate, but that doesn't mean you should just give up because your parents and grandparents are obese. The most important factor in determining your success in any weight loss program is the number of calories you eat and the amount of physical activity you get in a single day.
Genetics also affects your metabolic rate, so if you have inherited a slow metabolism you will have to keep much more active to raise your metabolism and burn the same amount of calories that someone genetically inclined to a high metabolism would burn without any extra effort. There are ways you can rev up a slow metabolism.
3. Fat is to be avoided. Some people believe that cutting down on fat is necessary during a weight loss program. But the key to effective fat control is cutting down on the dangerous fats and increasing your intake of the good fat. At all costs, do avoid Trans fat and saturated fat and increase the intake of healthy fats such as polyunsaturated and Omega-3 that are abundant in foods like fish, olive oil, and avocados.
4. Skipping meals. Skipping meals can lower your metabolism and makes it more difficult to lose weight. Regular meals are important, and what you need to do is to consume more of the foods which are good for you, which means more salads, vegetables, nuts and fruits. Snack on a large slice of juicy watermelon instead of reaching out for the next scoop of your favorite chocolate ice-cream.
5. No white food. Regardless of myths, there are "white" foods that are healthy, what is important are the nutrients not the color, examples are pears, avocadoes, and nuts.
6. The Grapefruit Miracle. This is one myth which is not based on reality. There is a group of individuals who are promoting grapefruit as a way to lose fat. In fact there is one small isolated research that states that there is a a magic fat-burning enzyme that can help you lose weight simply by consuming this fruit.
However the validity of the claims is yet to be questioned and whether the citrus industry did play a role in funding those researches. Grapefruits are rich in lycopene-a good source of ingredients that can help provide nutrient and care for the cellular health-prevents cancer and heart diseases.
So, there you have the top 6 myths of weight loss that you may have been familiar with. Now that you have the knowledge to separate fact from fiction, the path to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is open wide for you. - 17268
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