Diet Myths - The Truth About Weight Loss

These days it seams that everyone is an expert. Maybe it's your next door neighbor trying to sell you some new cure all or maybe it's your sister-n-law giving you advice on how to lose 10 lbs in 2 days with some bizarre diet used by natives in the Amazon jungle. We are bombarded with these wild and exaggerated claims on a daily basis. Discarding some of these common misconceptions will help you drop those unwanted pounds.

So let's break down some of these weight loss claims and see what's real and what's myth.

Carbs are bad - There has been an explosion of low carb diets over the last several years. What many people don't understand is that not all carbs are bad. Carbohydrates are an essential source of fuel for your body. The types of carbs you eat are what's important. You want to stay away from products high in refined sugar and most starchy foods. Just do a simple search on low glycemic foods to see which foods are best.

Cut out the fat - Again a distinction needs to be made about good and bad fats. You should be trying to eat lean meats to help keep the amount of saturated fats and cholesterol down in your diet. With that said, fatty fish like salmon and mackerel are excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids which play a very important role in your diet.

Cut those calories - While it is true that cutting calories is very important to losing weight it is only one aspect of a good weight loss program. When you start a diet you need to be careful not to cut too many calories. Your body, if deprived of too many calories, will slow down its metabolism and go into a conservation mode and will start storing more fat. That's why it is never a good idea to starve yourself.

Hardcore dieting - We live in a drive thru world and everyone expects immediate gratification with very little effort. Doing extreme diets will cause you to lose weight fairly quickly but most people will just gain it right back once they stop. Dieting should not be about losing weight but about making changes to your eating habits that can be maintained for the long term.

No more deserts - You don't have to give up all of your favorite foods while trying to lose weight. In fact it becomes counterproductive psychologically and will likely cause you to fail. The key is moderation. Use your favorite foods and deserts as a motivation for eating well for the week. Have a day where you can eat the foods that you love but remember to eat it in moderation and not gorge yourself with it.

The key to losing weight is not about which fad diet or miracle supplement you are on, it's about having the perseverance to follow through and make the necessary life changes. You need to find ways to stay motivated and stay on track.

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Darrin R. King, D.C.
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