The Top 4 Myths of Weight Loss Debunked

By Lelondez McQuiston

One of the biggest reasons that people have such a hard time losing weight is because there is so much information that is inaccurate and misleading. Almost everybody has read an article that advised how to lose weight effectively and then read another article that gives information that completely contradicts what you read moments before.

All of this information does nothing more than cause misconceptions that can completely confuse what should be a very simple issue. This article will cut through these myths that are causing so much confusion so you will be able to lose weight the best way possible.

1. Weight Loss Should be Complicated

No matter what others tell you, there is nothing complicated about losing weight. Actually, the reason people view weight loss as complicated is because there is so much bad information out there that it looks like it is.

The simplest programs for weight loss turn out to be the most effective since it does away with the 'frills' and 'unneeded extras' that just complicate things while providing no clear benefits.

2. Crash Diets Are the Best Way to Lose Weight Fast

Next is crash diets or popularly known as 'fad diets'. Every so often, the latest crash diet comes to town which is basically a spin off of the previous diet, with some extras thrown in for uniqueness.

Nearly every one of these crash diets don't work. If they do happen to work, any weight that is lost is usually gained back quickly after the diet is stopped.

3. All Fat is Bad For You

While it's true that fat does contain more calories than others, and certain types of fat are likely to be stored as fat in the body, this doesn't mean you have to avoid them. The fact is, fats are the best way to make you feel 'full' faster, thus preventing you from overeating.

However, avoid eating certain types of fat such as trans fats which are really bad for you. And so, avoiding all fat is not necessary.

4. To Diet You Need to Measure Every Calorie Consumed and Burnt

Again, this is completely false. Dieting does concern about cutting calories, but you do not need to be precise and count every calorie you eat or burn for that matter.

As long as you're eating a diet that's wholesome and healthy and keep your calorie count on the low side, you will do just fine.

Now that you understand everything about these four myths you will be able to clearly see that losing weight is not complicated. You don't need a difficult diet plan or expensive diet pills. You simply need some knowledge and some will power to stick with a simple program to the end. You will find yourself losing weight like never before. - 30250

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