5 Common Dieting Myths to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight
By Darryl
While losing weight can be difficult, trying to decide which diet to follow can be even more so. With so many conflicting diets to choose from, it’s no wonder people have a hard time losing weight. With that in mind, here are 5 common dieting myths you should try to avoid when choosing your diet plan.
Myth #1: High Protein Low Carb Diets Are The Best When Trying To Lose Weight Fast
While it is entirely possible for some people to lose an incredible amount of weight in a short period of time with this type of diet, it has been proven to be hard on your body because it over works the kidneys and causes the dieter to not only lose fat but also muscle mass. Plus this type of diet is difficult to follow since so many foods that people enjoy eating are forbidden.
Myth #2: Permanent Weight Loss Can Be Achieved With Fad Diets
Any diet that tells you to cut this or that food from your daily diet will be almost impossible to follow. When you cut foods you love from your diet just because some fad diet tells you to, you’ll eventually end up craving the forbidden food and quitting your diet. Fad diets almost always fail since the vast majority of people don’t want to give up everything they enjoy.
Myth #3: Low Fat or No Fat Foods Are Always the Best Choice
Just because a food says that it is low or no fat, doesn’t mean that it’s low in calories. Always check the ingredients on any low or no fat food that you are considering buying to verify it is really going to be a better choice. Too many of these low fat foods have added ingredients to make them taste better, which increases the calorie count. Also make sure to check what size serving the calorie count is based on. Sometimes it’s actually better to skip the low fat food for the “regular” version of it because when the serving sizes are compared, the “regular” version is actually lower in calories. Always remember to check the label.
If you are really looking for a low fat food to eat, try fruit.
Myth #4: Vegetarian Diets Will Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
While it’s important to eat fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced daily diet, not everyone can or will follow a strict vegetarian diet. If you decide you are going to follow one of the many vegetarian diets, please remember to check that you are getting the proper amount of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals you need to stay healthy. Eating nothing but salad for every meal may help you lose weight, but you may be setting yourself up for trouble in the future.
Myth #5: Dairy Products Will Make You Gain Weight and Cause Heart Problems
Regardless of what the media would like you to believe, when consumed with common sense, dairy products will not make you gain weight or die from heart disease, stroke, or high blood pressure. Dairy is a vital source of Vitamin D and calcium, which you need for healthy bones and teeth. If you’re concerned about fats in milk, then drink 2% or skim milk. And if you have the choice between butter or margarine, choose butter. Even though it may be higher in fats, it has been proven to be better for you than margarine.
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