myth collection #1 (fat-loss)

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Our ideas about healthy weight loss can sometimes be erroneous. Check if you have the following misconceptions.

MYTH 1 : Skipping meals will help cut down some calories.

FACT : The body goes into 'starvation mode' when meals are skipped, decreasing the body's metabolic rate. The body tries to hold on to the calories and becomes more efficient in storing what we eat as fat.

The initial weight loss is basically water and muscle tissue, not fat.

MYTH 2 : Refrain from snacking between meals.

FACT : Snacking is not the issue, it is what you snack on. Choose healthier alternatives like fresh fruit or nuts instead of candies, chips and chocolates.

MYTH 3 : No food should be consumed after 8pm.

FACT : What you eat and how much physical activity you do during the day is more critical than when you eat. No matter what time of the day or night you eat, your body will store extra calories as fat.

in my opinion : don't eat heavy meal just before bed time. eat it at least 3 hours before.

MYTH 4 : There’s no need to exercise if the daily amount of calories is being watched and counted.

FACT : Exercise works on our basal metabolic rate, so the more you exercise, the higher our metabolic rate. It’s an important part of any healthy weight loss management programme.

MYTH 5 : Abstain from dairy products like milk and cheese as they are fattening.

FACT : Dairy products contain nutrients that nourish the body and provide protein and calcium for building muscles and strengthening bones. Choose low-fat dairy products that are lower in calories. And also remember that our bodies do need a certain amount of fat to function properly.

(continued to myth #2)

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