Top 10 weight loss myths

Myths about weight loss, Did you ever thought of losing weight? And you are trying hard but still can not achieve a perfect body shape as desired?

Well, then I must say you are following the myths about weight loss. These myths about weight loss come from people who don’t have any knowledge of nutrition. Losing fat will not make you a healthier person, rather keeping a count on your calories will.

Let’s see some of the myths about weight loss that is spreading over the internet or by any of the persons with no knowledge about nutrition.

Myth 1: CARBS ARE UNHEALTHY

While many studies claim that carb-free diet can be a good weight loss strategy for some people, but isn’t the most permanent one.
Our body needs healthy carbs (complex carbs) to complete balance diet. While junk foods are all packed with refined carbs (simple carbs) mostly consist of sugars and refined grains which are easily digestible.
Avoiding healthy carbs (complex carbs) completely can be a great loss to balance diet.
Because healthy carbs are digested by the digestive process along with sugars they consist of several other minerals and nutrients, while simple carbs are simply absorbed in the stomach.
Some examples of healthy high carbs: Quinoa, oats, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, kidney beans.

Myth 2: EVERYTHING IS HEALTHY IF it’s BAKED

There are many so-called “healthy baked snacks ” available which makes them unnecessarily munchable.
If you are switching baked goods over fried ones that are a healthy choice, but on the other hand if you are considering those baked extra chocolate chip cookies/ choco banana muffins packed with a lot of refined flour as your ideal baked healthy snacks then you are not doing it right because they are baked for sure but are not healthy.
As they contain a lot of refined sugars /flours in high amounts which makes them low in fibre. Rather you can replace refined flour with oats and refined sugars with palm/natural sugar than its definitely a baked healthy snack.
Some healthy baked snacks options: Baked nuts, baked chicken, baked oat cookies.

Myth 3: CARDIO MAKES YOU lose WEIGHT FAST

To lose weight you need to try a variety of different exercises so that your body keeps trying hard.
If you only try cardio no matter how hard /long you practice it at one point your body will be too comfortable with cardio.
Which will make even harder to lose weight and eventually people will give up on working out at once.
Instead of trying only one kind of exercise every day, try yoga, different high-intensity workouts, weight training, running. Variety makes your body to experience new things which will help in weight loss.

Myth 4: EAT LESS WORKOUT MORE

To lose fat you need to burn more calories than you consume so this logic seems great, while it can cause some serious weight problems in some people.
As Food is our fuel for most of the daily activities, certain biochemicals are responsible for weight loss.
If the body lacks important minerals it can be a serious problem in the long term, restricting food intake maybe not enough.

Myth 5: STARVING TO LOOSE WEIGHT

The most failed strategy noticed in weight loss strategy is starving, starving will lead to overeating as serotonin levels in the brain are dropped too low which makes your body to have unnecessary carb craving which leads to further weight gain.
Trying different fasting techniques may help for a little while, figuring out the techniques and the healthy diets according to body type will be more helpful than starving.

Myth 6: EATING AFTER 5 PM LEADS TO WEIGHT GAIN

Our body doesn’t function the same throughout the day/night, and not everybody functions the same, one thing which works of a person may not necessarily have to work for another person, this myth is a great example of that.
In theory, avoiding carbs intake after 5 pm is a good alternate and results in weight loss but it is not applicable for every body type, instead try to decrease portion size which decreases the energy intake and can help in healthy weight loss.

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Myth 7: DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE BAD FOR WEIGHT LOSS

While many people are enjoying plant-based diets lately, Dairy is getting a bad reputation, While it depends on preference, dairy consists protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, B2, phosphorus and many other vital nutrients which are an important part of a balanced diet.
Fermented dairy like yoghurt helps to improve good bacteria in the gut which helps in digestion as they contain probiotics, dairy is helpful in muscle recovery and dehydration after exercise, while high consumption of cheese can lead to weight gain easily.
Some healthy dairy options: Cottage cheese (paneer), skimmed milk, curd, yoghurt, buttermilk

Myth 8: WEIGHT LOSS IS GENETIC

While there are dozens of genes responsible for obesity, because people with obesity will naturally store more fat, but it can be overcome by lifestyle, genes are foundation while the environment is like pillars.
Sitting too much and too much food leads to obesity irrespective of genes, genetics does play the role but getting active physically in weight training, brisk walking will help loose unnecessary fat storage, changing up eating habits to fresh veggies, whole grains, healthy meats and calorie count are some healthy weight loose options.

Myth 9: FAT MAKES YOU FAT

The worst type of dietary fats is trans fats as they turn healthy oils into solids. While there are two types of healthy fats Monounsaturated fats and Polyunsaturated fats, Polyunsaturated fats are classified into two type omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6 fatty acids.
Usually, monounsaturated fats are used along with polyunsaturated fats to replaces saturated and transfats.
Polyunsaturated fats are essential fats which are required for normal body functions as building cell membranes and the covering of nerves.
They are also needed for blood clotting & muscle movement hence they are necessary for the diet and avoiding them leads to serious health problems.
Some healthy fat foods: Salmon, walnuts, avocado, coconut oil, corn oil.

Myth 10: FOLLOWING CRASH DIET PLAN LEADS TO WEIGHT LOSS

While tracking calorie intake can better help in weight loss as diet myths are everywhere when all you need is a balanced diet plan where you can snack healthy, eat healthy fats and complex carbs while exercising.
Monthly /weekly diet plans are not meant for a long time, As the body gets used to the diet menu while you’ll be bored after eating the same restricted amount of calorie intake which makes a mess when it comes to nutrition.
Because many of the so-called diet plans lack healthy fats and vital nutrients, paying attention to calorie intake, eating lean meats and healthy dairy products, body stretching, various yoga postures and occasional cardio may help in weight loss.

These are the few myths about weight loss.