The Calorie Myth 1: The Seven Myths About Weight Loss
7 Myths About Weight Loss
“We’ve been indoctrinated with bad information about dieting and exercise that kills whatever chance we might have of getting thinner and healthier”, says Jonathan Bailor, author of a groundbreaking new book, The Calorie Myth.
Myth 1: You need to count calories to lose weight.
Studies have shown that counting calories does not keep off body fat in the long-term.
Prior to food being mass-produced, obesity was not an issue. Our ancestors had no system to track calories, nor did they know what a calorie was. They simply ate healthy, natural foods that allowed their body to reach an optimum weight.
Myth 2: We can eat anything in moderation.
A common misconception in dieting is that we can eat anything, as long …show more content…
A study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise showed that women burned an average of 91 calories running a mile, while walking burned only 43.
Myth 5: The new weight-loss drugs are game-changers.
Weight-loss drugs approved by the FDA may pique your interest, but they don’t replace the need for diet and exercise. Some produce a small weight loss and have some disturbing side effects such as nausea, hallucinations, and depression. Many weight-loss drugs will not improve your quality of life, and for most, the risk outweighs the potential benefit.
Myth 6: Exercise is all you need.
If your plan is to hit the gym to compensate for the lack of discipline in your diet, studies have shown you will see minimal results. Diet plays a larger role in weight-loss than exercise. However, combining the two will optimize your weight loss, and leave you feeling happier and healthier.
Myth 7: Working out on an empty stomach burns more fat.
Fasted cardio has become more and more popular, but this new trend may not have the fat burning effects it promises. Studies have shown that eating a small snack before a workout will not only allow you to burn more fat, but you’ll also keep burning fat for hours after the
“We’ve been indoctrinated with bad information about dieting and exercise that kills whatever chance we might have of getting thinner and healthier”, says Jonathan Bailor, author of a groundbreaking new book, The Calorie Myth.
Myth 1: You need to count calories to lose weight.
Studies have shown that counting calories does not keep off body fat in the long-term.
Prior to food being mass-produced, obesity was not an issue. Our ancestors had no system to track calories, nor did they know what a calorie was. They simply ate healthy, natural foods that allowed their body to reach an optimum weight.
Myth 2: We can eat anything in moderation.
A common misconception in dieting is that we can eat anything, as long …show more content…
A study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise showed that women burned an average of 91 calories running a mile, while walking burned only 43.
Myth 5: The new weight-loss drugs are game-changers.
Weight-loss drugs approved by the FDA may pique your interest, but they don’t replace the need for diet and exercise. Some produce a small weight loss and have some disturbing side effects such as nausea, hallucinations, and depression. Many weight-loss drugs will not improve your quality of life, and for most, the risk outweighs the potential benefit.
Myth 6: Exercise is all you need.
If your plan is to hit the gym to compensate for the lack of discipline in your diet, studies have shown you will see minimal results. Diet plays a larger role in weight-loss than exercise. However, combining the two will optimize your weight loss, and leave you feeling happier and healthier.
Myth 7: Working out on an empty stomach burns more fat.
Fasted cardio has become more and more popular, but this new trend may not have the fat burning effects it promises. Studies have shown that eating a small snack before a workout will not only allow you to burn more fat, but you’ll also keep burning fat for hours after the