4 myths about weight loss: don’t believe them

November 20, 2015  01:47

Today you can find lots of information about everything in the world, yet not everything you hear or read is correct. Here are some stupid myths about weight loss:

1. Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight

Skipping meals is not a good idea. To lose weight and keep it off, you have to reduce the amount of calories you consume or increase the calories you burn through exercise.

But skipping meals altogether can result in tiredness and poor nutrition. You will also be more likely to snack on high-fat and high-sugar foods, which could result in weight gain.

2. A radical exercise regime is the only way to lose weight

Not true. Successful weight loss involves making small changes that you can stick to for a long time. That means building regular physical activity into your daily routine.

Adults between 19 and 64 should get at least 150 minutes of physical activity every week, and those who are overweight are likely to need more than this to lose weight.

To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume.

3. Cutting out all snacks can help you lose weight

Snacking isn't the problem when trying to lose weight: it's the type of snack. Many people need a snack in-between meals to maintain energy levels, especially if they have an active lifestyle.

Choose fruit or vegetables instead of crisps, chocolate and other snacks that are high in sugar or saturated fat.

4. Margarine contains less fat than butter

Margarine and butter contain different types of fat. Margarine is usually lower in saturated fat than butter. But it's more likely to contain hydrogenated fats.

Hydrogenated fats, also called trans fats, may be more harmful to health than saturated fats. To lose weight, and for a healthy heart, reduce the amount of saturated and hydrogenated fats you eat.

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