There are thousands of self-proclaimed fitness coaches and nutritionists that we don’t know what weight-loss advice to believe anymore. It can get really frustrating for people who want to lose weight and switch to a healthier lifestyle. Wondering what’s the best way to lose weight? We have a list of 8 weight loss myths you shouldn’t follow.
Here are the 8 lies about weight loss many of us believe:
1. Eat smaller portions more frequently throughout the day
This is a myth. One recent study showed that people who eat smaller portions more frequently weight more than those who have 2-3 meals a day. People who have more than 4-5 meals a day tend to overeat.
2. A low-carb diet is the only way to lose weight
Low-carb diet can help you lose weight, but it’s not that good for your long-term health. This diet is extremely popular because it quickly gives amazing results, but unfortunately, it can also cause a lack of energy. Low-carb diet is not the only and best way to lose weight.
3. More time in the gym=more results
When you start exercising, you need to remember that the most important thing is quality not quantity. Some of the most effective workouts are done in just 15 minutes. Consult a professional to see results without having to spend all your time in the gym.
4. Fat makes you fat
Fat has 9 calories per gram while protein has 4. Do not cut off all fats from your diet. If you want to lose weight, count your calorie intake and balance proteins, fats and carbs.
5. You will gain weight as you grow older
If you maintain a healthy lifestyle, you’ll never gain excessive weight. If you’ve been active and working our all your life, you’ll be fit even when you’re 60 or 70. The key to staying fit is exercising, no matter your age.
6. Stretching before workout
Everyone tells us that we need to stretch before exercising. It looks like it’s the opposite. One research showed that people who didn’t stretch were able to exercise more. Stretch at the end, when your muscles are ready to relax.
7. You shouldn’t eat past 6pm
A lot of people believe that eating after 6 pm, causes them to gain weight. Well, that’s not true. It doesn’t matter when you eat, but how many calories you intake. Burn more calories than you consume if you want to see results.
8. The workout is effective only if you’re sore
Most of us believe that the best workout is when you can’t move the other day. This is completely false. You’ll feel sore when you use muscle you haven’t use before and not because you’ve had the hardest and most effective workout ever.