COMMON WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS

With so much information on the internet about weight loss,it is so difficult to differentiate fact from fiction. There a number of common weight loss myths that people may encounter.

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT

You have to consume fewer calories than you burn on a daily basis. If you are trying to lose weight, but not muscle, then make sure to keep your protein intake high to preserve muscle mass.

#1 – FOLLOWING FAD DIETS

Dieting is a really popular method of weight loss.The Fad diet is about quick weight,which is unhealthy. Many fad diets claim they lead to you losing fat, but a lot of the weight you lose is actually water.

Many fad diets are extremely restricting in terms of the foods you can eat and can harm your health.

If you severely restrict your calories than your body will go into starvation mode, which will lead to your metabolism slowing down and this will make it more difficult for you to burn fat. This is not a healthy state for the body to be in.

#2 – SETTING UNREALISTIC GOALS

Some people want to lose weight quickly.They will set unrealistic goals which will lead to losing weight in an unhealthy way. There is a difference between just losing weight and sustainable weight loss.

‘Realistic goals’ does not mean making it easy for yourself, as this will not help in the long run either, but if you get the balance right then you will be able to make progress with your fitness.

#3 – NOT BEING WARY OF CHEAT MEALS

A cheat meal refers to eating foods that are not part of your diet plan, typically including junk food, which are high in calories. . Cheat meals are often seen as a reward for sticking to a diet plan for a sustained period of time.

#4 – TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT FROM ONE BODY PART

When people lose weight it is about a particular body part that someone is unhappy with. They may want to lose weight from their stomach, legs or another specific body part.For example, if weight loss on your stomach is the aim of your training then you may think doing a lot of abdominal crunches is the way to go to lose belly fat and gain a flat, toned stomach.

ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS

You must do this by training and eating a healthy, balanced diet. Try and make sure that you are approaching weight loss with a long-term focus, as this will lead to more sustainable weight loss.