The Top 5 Myths of Weight Loss

It's easy to be confused when you're looking to lose weight.  Depending on the book, fad, or magazine article you read, you get constantly conflicting information on what works.

With that in mind, here are the Top 5 Myths of weight loss.

MYTH #1 - Low Calorie Diets Work

The Truth: You can't lose weight by starving yourself because your metabolism will detect that you are starving and adjust itself by burning fewer calories. Prolonged low calorie diets will cause your body to hold on to fat energy for survival instead of burning off the fat. Needless to say, this really kills your metabolic rate.

Plus, if you eat less calories, you will end up battling hunger throughout the day. You may be able to keep it up for a week or two, but soon you will lose control and binge, setting you back to square one.

MYTH #2 - Low Fat Diets Work

The Truth: Studies show that people buying expensive "low fat" foods end up eating much more of that food because they believe it's low fat. But in reality, you will gain more weight because you lose control. Many people think "It's low fat, I can have a couple more!"

Low fat diets are also not recommended because there are some fats that you actually need to eat and are essential for healthy weight loss.

MYTH #3 - Low Carb Diets Work

The Truth: Low carb diets make you feel miserable because your body needs a certain amount of carbs for energy. You end up feeling drained and unable to sustain your normal activity level. Plus, low carb diets are not balanced and are therefore unhealthy long term.

MYTH #4 - Expensive Popular Diet Programs Work

The Truth: Studies show that even programs like Weight Watchers%u2122 have a 97% recidivism rate. That means that once their members lose weight, they revert back to their old habits again and ultimately regain the weight. The classic yo-yo diet.

You have to pay to be involved and the process is extremely slow. Many people only see a 2-3 pound weight loss per month! That rate will zap your enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment and lead to gaining the weight back faster than you lost it.

MYTH #5 - You Should Stick With The Same Exercise Routine Each Month

The Truth: If you do the same exercise routine each month (such as walking to work), eventually your body will adjust and your results will gradually diminish. Many people refer to this as a plateau or "hitting the wall." To keep getting fantastic results, you need to alternate your routine after a certain period of time.

If you're looking for permanent weight loss, you don't need a diet, but a comprehensive, healthy, and proven weight-loss LIFESTYLE change!

Learn more here: The Truth About Diets!