Common misconceptions about weight loss
Unfortunately, most of the information available on the internet about losing weight consists of memorization or urban legends. I’m not even mentioning what was heard from spouse and friend, that part is a complete disaster. To clear up some of these misconceptions, we’ve gathered the most common of the well-known mistakes in weight loss. If you’re ready for the brutal facts, let’s get started…
Eating fat makes you fat
The baseless claim made by those who started counting calories… Yes, it is a more caloric food than fat, carbohydrates and protein. But at the same time, fat is satiating and keeps you full for longer. Of course, the subject of the word: healthy fats. Healthy unsaturated fats such as avocado, hazelnut and olive oil help you both lose weight and maintain your current weight. Of course, since the fast food or processed foods you consume contain trans fat, these foods make you gain weight and just like that, time is unhealthy.
To lose weight you need to count calories
Anyone who has done a little research on losing weight knows that fewer calories should be consumed than the daily calorie requirement. Yes, it’s valuable to know how many calories you’re consuming when trying to lose weight. However, you should know that every calorie taken from different foods does not have a one-to-one effect on your body. For example, 100 calories from broccoli and 100 calories from 1 glass of cola are not processed exactly in your body.
When dieting, it is necessary to cut carbohydrates completely.
Just like fat, carbohydrates are not very famous. But the truth is; A no-carb diet is unthinkable! When consumed consistently, carbohydrates regulate the digestive system. More importantly, carbohydrates are your body’s main powerhouse!
The only way to burn fat is to do cardio training
Spending time on the treadmill will of course help you lose weight. But cardio is not the only way to lose weight. Another more effective method is load training. Since weight training exercises are aimed at working the muscles, they both increase your muscle mass and allow you to burn more fat.