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Weight Loss Myths 6 - 10

Make sure you know the difference between what's real and what's not with these myths about weight loss.  

Myth About Weight Loss #6

Don't Snack Between Meals

Actually, experts are now saying the best method is to eat smaller meals more often (5 or 6 times a day).

Eating smaller, healthier meals more often is a great metabolism booster.  By eating more often, in smaller portions, you are keeping your metabolism active. 

Additionally, you reduce the risk of getting “cravings” because you are not letting yourself get too hungry and therefore you won’t feel the need to binge.


Weight Loss Myth #7

The Lower My Calorie Intake, the Faster I'll Lose Weight

Of all the weight loss myths, this is the one I feel is the most important to really understand.  

Although basic weight loss is about calories in and calories out, be careful not to go too low on the calorie intake. 

Your body’s natural instincts will take over, putting you into “starvation mode”.  Your body will start to store the fat for future potential fuel and your metabolism will slow down to conserve the body’s energy. 

Make sure your calorie intake is at a healthy level to lose weight and keep your metabolism working.


Myth About Weight Loss #8

Don't Eat Late

Although many people believe this to be a weight loss tip, it is actually found more often in weight loss myths.  Remember, it’s all about calories in and out.  So, if your late night (healthy) snack doesn’t put you over your calorie intake, then it won’t affect your weight loss.

But beware, a lot of late night snacking can be a “binge” eating because you’ve been craving some all week or day. 

If this is why you are snacking, just make sure it’s in moderation.


Weight Loss Myth #9

Fat Free = No Calories

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Just because something is low in fat (or zero fat) does not mean it does not contain calories.  In fact, some foods that are non-fat are higher in calories than their counter parts that have fat content.


For instance, check out the label on dressings.  Some of the non-fat dressings actually have more calories than those that contain fat.

Again, fat is more calorie dense, so you still want to limit the fat intake, but don’t automatically assume non fat means no calories.



Myth About Weight Loss #10

Fad Diets Work



In fact they do, for a short time.  Read your goals again – is your goal just a short term weight loss, only to put the pounds back on?  Probably not. What you are looking for is that lifelong weight loss.  Once you’ve lost that weight, you want to keep it off. 

There are some extremely low carb or low calorie diets that do have a good success rate – like the Atkins Diet or Medifast – just make sure you have a good maintenance plan so that it can become an eating style you can live with. Remember, it’s a lifestyle change – no a short term weight loss.


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