Biggest Weight Loss Myths Debunked

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Introduction

So much is said about losing weight that it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. Here's the truth about ten most common weight loss myths.

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Fat Makes You Fat

As long as your calorie intake is optimal, fat does not make you fat. In fact out body needs the healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, etc for healthy functioning.

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Skipping meals helps 

Skipping meals can only led to tiredness and loss of nutrition. It in no way helps you lose weight. You will be more likely to eat more if you skip.

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Supplements aid loss 

Many companies claim that supplements can have  a drastic effect on weight loss but its rarely effective.

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Eat Less Move More

In order to lose weight, people who follow a regime where they eat less and move more is ineffective advice that rarely works in the long term. 

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Say No To Carbs

When had in the right quantities and as part of a balanced diet, carbs will not, on their own lead to weight gain.

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Fad Diets Help

Fad diets may work temporarily but never in the long run. You must increase activity, eat healthy and sleep well to lose weight.

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Sweeteners are good

Artificial sweeteners and weight loss are often linked together but studies have shown that they have as many calories as regular products.   

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