Image via WikipediaThere are always many myths surrounding weight loss because it seems to be a tedious task to achieve and people come out with various reasons to support their "failed missions". In fact, the more you know about the diet tricks that never work, the better the chances you will be sticking with the foremost solid weight-loss plan.
Myth #1 - Calories Don't Count
Yes, calories do count. They are the energy on which your body runs - if you can reduce your intake of calories by 3500, you'll be one pound lighter. However, it does not mean that you just starve yourself of the calories (energy) required for your body to function. The keyword is "Exercise". You need to work it out to shed off the extra calories!
Myth #2 - People who eat Fast gain weight faster than people who eat Slow
Eating slowly allows the food you consume stay and get digested in your stomach, meanwhile they generates a signal to your brain that "No more, i am full". When you eat too fast, the food are all finished even before you can have the "fullness" effect.
Thus, the stomach is unable to digest fast enough and it grows in size to accommodate the food you have stored for future meals. And when the process is constantly repeated, the stomach grows even larger and your appetite will be increased exponentially - leading to a vicious cycle.
The solution here is to eat at a reasonable pace... because it really helps to control what you eat -> and weigh.
Myth #3 - You can Jump-Start your daily weight loss by skipping breakfast
You are dead wrong in this. When you miss a meal, your body goes into low gear to make up for lost energy by conserving what you've already given it. Your metabolism slows; you digest food more slowly; you get hungrier than usual; and you tend to eat voraciously once you get to your next meal of the day.
Nutrition researchers have found out that the best way to control your appetite is by "grazing" - eating several small meals throughout the day. Keep the meals small and the pounds will come off.
Myth #4 - Avoid Fats when you are planning to lose weight
People usually think Fats are a no-no in the diet if they are going to lose weight. In fact, the body needs fat for energy, tissue repair and to transport the vitamins A, D, E and K around the body. Moreover, fats increase your feeling of fullness and adds flavor to the foods you eat.
Actually, there's no need for a total "fat-free" diet. Cutting down on saturated fats and eating non-saturated fats (something found in olive oil and avocados) will help.
Myth #5 - Don't eat at Night Time; it is hard to be digested
Calories do not know Time. It doesn't matter what time of the day you eat. It all depends on what you eat, and how much physical activity you do during the day that determines whether you gain or lose weight. No matter what you eat, your body will store extra calories as fats.
P.S.: Even so, when you want to snack at night, think of how much you have eaten throughout the day. It's usually best not to eat at night because you tend to unwind by watching TV or using the computer, which leads to overeating and gaining the excess fats.
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