Losing The Weight — 5 Myths You Need To Know To Succeed

If you’re serious about losing the weight there are 5 myths that you need to know about. Some of these may be things that you thought would help you lose the weight but in reality they’ll only sabotage your efforts.

Myth #1 Losing The Weight By Starvation
You may have had people tell you that all you need to do is eat less and exercise more and you will be thin. Ah, if only life was that simple!

Even though what you eat and how much you exercise does affect your weight it’s just not that simple. You have to learn how to give your metabolism a tune-up and teach your body how to use its natural calorie-burning capabilities.

Too many times when you try to eat less you cut your calories way to low and you become subject to “starvation mode.” Your body is genetically coded to save itself from starvation. By continually restricting your calorie levels too low your body strikes back by sending out hunger signals causing you to overeat, gain back all the weight you might have lost and usually a few pounds to spare!  On average you need a calorie intake of about ten times your weight in pounds as the minimum.

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Myth #2 All Calories Are The Same
All calories are not created equal. We need calories for energy. They act as the fuel for our bodies but the kinds of calories we consume affect our weight by the way they are metabolized.  Cutting calories too low can have exactly the opposite result you’re looking for — you won’t lose weight at all!

If you consume foods that release sugar into the bloodstream quickly you’ll tend to gain weight. If you consume foods that release the sugars into the bloodstream more slowly you’ll be more likely to lose weight. Whole, unprocessed foods are your best choice to get the calories you need in the healthiest form.

By making smart choices you will usually be amazed at how much food you can eat and still lose the weight!

Myth #3 Cut out All Fat Because Eating Fat Makes You Fat
Even though, as Americans, we have consumed far less fat over the last 30 years or so we continue to grow fatter! In fact the medical and scientific community says we now have a full blow obesity epidemic!

Cutting fat isn’t necessarily the magic bullet you might think it is.  It’s more about choosing the right kind of fat.   The “good fats” like omega-3 fats and monounsaturated fats can actually aid you in losing the weight. It’s the “bad” fats like vegetable oil and trans fats that will make you gain weight.

Myth #4  Losing The Weight by Avoiding Carbs
You can’t forgo all carbs if you want to survive! They are, in fact, the single most important food we need for our long term health. You need to look for those healthy carbs that are high in fiber, which are typically the ones that are unprocessed. You should concentrate on the “glycemic load” rather than the glycemic index of foods in order to lose weight faster. What it all boils down to is fiber.

Myth #5 Losing The Weight By Skipping Meals
Skipping breakfast is one of the biggest mistakes you can make when you’re trying to lose weight. Eating breakfast gives the signal to your body that your “fasting” time (sleep) is over and breakfast will get your metabolism going. Skipping this meal will only result in you being famished by the end of the day and will inevitably lead to overeating and eating late at night.

After a good breakfast you need to spread your eating evenly throughout the day and don’t eat anything two to three hours before going to bed.

Conclusion
If you are truly interested in losing the weight be sure to avoid these dieting myths that many of us fall prey to. Following a sensible, healthy eating plan made up of as many whole, unprocessed and high fiber foods as possible will help you reach your weight loss goals.

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