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The 5 Most Outrageous Weight Loss Myths
These days you can’t
go anywhere without hearing about a new weight loss breakthrough. A
pill, a cream, or a new fad diet - you name it and it’s going to solve
all of your weight loss problems in 30 days or less. Or not.
The truth is that
most of the things you hear about weight loss are hype. Plain and
simple.
Here are the top 5
myths about weight loss:
Myth #1: You
can spot reduce fat from specific areas of your body
This myth is as old
as the hills, yet it persists. It must be that the thought of melting
fat from any desired part of the body is so appealing, however untrue it
may be.
In reality your body
will lose weight wherever it wants to. It’s safe to assume that you’ll
lose fat ‘last place on, first place off’. So if you put on weight first
in your thighs and then on your waist, then expect it to come off your
waist first and then your thighs.
Myth
#2: You have to count calories for weight loss
There are so many
fad diets out there that paint the picture that weight loss is a
complicated process. You have to eat certain foods at certain times and
avoid other foods at all costs. Of course all of these popular diets
conflict over which foods you should or shouldn’t eat.
The truth is that
you don’t have to make weight loss such a science. Simply eat healthy
fresh foods that haven’t been processed, and eat smaller amounts than
you’re eating today.
No brain science
there, just results.
Myth #3: You
will bulk up with resistance training
I can’t tell you how
many times I’ve heard women tell me that they won’t do resistance
training because they don’t want to bulk up. Each time I have to hide my
smile.
You see, the process
of bulking your muscles takes a lot of hard work. You have to consume
high amounts of protein and you have to consistently tax your muscles to
fatigue. And you have to have the male hormone testosterone coursing
through your body. In short, there is no way to accidentally bulk up.
Myth #4: You
can get a six pack from crunches
Just focusing on
crunches will not make your midsection chiseled. Hey, ab crunches are
great, and you should do them, but don’t rely on them to get into great
shape.
A trim midsection
will only come as a result of proper nutrition, effective cardio and
consistent resistance training.
Myth #5:
Cardio is the most important exercise for fat loss
Most people think of
cardiovascular activities when they think of working out. Going for a
run, riding a stationary bike, or taking an aerobics class. Well, times
have changed and so should your workout.
The benefits of
resistance training now trump straight cardiovascular training.
Resistance training strengthens your heart while toning muscles and
increasing bone density.
Cardio workouts are
not completely a thing of the past, they should fit into your overall
plan for health and wellness. The benefits of resistance training,
especially in fat loss, are astounding.
Do you have other
weight loss beliefs that simply aren’t delivering results? Call or email
me today and I’ll help you bust the myths, discover the truth, and
create a fitness and fat loss program that will give you the body that
you deserve. |
