10 Myths About Losing Weight

If you landed on this page, you probably have come across many weight loss tips that are fake. Maybe you've even used those tips and then wondered "Why can't I lose weight?" Well, that's because most people never second-guessed a website!Many of these so-called "tips" end up being myths! In this post, I am going to give you the top 10 myths about losing weight.

1. Skipping meals help you lose weight

NEVER skip a meal to lose weight!! From experience, it is probably the worst thing to do. Skipping meals actually make you more hungry and make you want to binge eat. For example, if one day you decided to skip breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Then right before bed, you're like "Hmm, I'm really hungry I think I'm gonna quick eat something" but instead of eating one thing you eat a bunch of junk food! That is not good at all. Skipping meals can put your body into starvation mode which can lead to metabolism damage. 

2. Fat makes you gain weight

This is not true. The unwanted calories make you gain weight as well as the bad fats. Not all fats are bad, there are good fats that your body needs. For more information on this topic take a look at my last post, "Top 10 Healthiest Fruits for you". Avocados contain monounsaturated fat, which is a type of fat that is both healthy, and necessary for your body.

3. Fast food is the cause of your weight gain

Now if you are eating fast food every day and eating 6 double cheeseburgers, drinking 4 sodas and eating 4 fries...then yes that is the cause of your weight gain. I'm not saying you can go and eat McDonalds or Wendys every day. I'm saying that if you do choose to go eat out it should be once in awhile and pick the healthier choices such as a salad, or grilled chicken rather than breaded chicken or soft tacos. Doing this will make a very big difference.

4. There are no bad foods

Yes, there are bad foods... There are so many bad, tasty foods. Junk food such as cupcakes, chips, cake, brownies, and the list could go on and on forever. These kinds of snacks (or meals) taste good but just because you like it, doesn't mean your body likes it. Ever get bored and find yourself craving a snack eat? Well, that happens to me a lot! instead of eating junk food, try eating healthier and lower calorie foods. Foods such as fruits or veggies. Fruit is good for you and has very low calories with almost no fat calories depending on what kind of fruit you are eating. 

5. Once you lose weight it is gone forever

I wish that is how losing weight worked, I'm sure we all do. But that is not the case. Losing weight doesn't mean it won't come back, of course, it can come back! Some people think "Oh, I'll lose 20 pounds and then that's it, that 20 pounds won't come back." Well, the thing is...you want to keep eating healthy and exercising to help maintain your weight or else that 20 pounds you lost will turn into 20 pounds you've gained. 

6. If you exercise then you don't have to watch what you eat

Just because you exercise doesn't mean you can eat everything in the world. Losing weight means exercising, positivity, and eating healthy. If you go for a job and burn 300 calories, then you go home and eat 300 calories, you are just gaining that 300 calories back that you worked your butt off losing! so if you exercise I would recommend also watching what you eat. 

7. Healthy food is gross and doesn't taste as good as junk food

Yes, junk food tastes delicious but it's not good for you. Healthy foods can taste just as delicious as junk food. There are so many healthy foods that taste good and you can get good benefits from! A short list of some yummy, healthy foods would be, Apples, oranges, pears, watermelon, even pineapple. If you are having a hard time finding some of these good tasting healthy meals and foods stay posted for some recipes!

8. Eating healthy is expensive

This is actually not true. Healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables are cheaper than junk food such as chips and cupcakes. Going to the produce store will not cost you a fortune, now going to the grocery store and buying a bunch of unhealthy foods will cost you a fortune or going to a fast food place. A burger at Mc Donalds is $1.00, and most people don't just order a burger. They get a drink with it (another dollar), and maybe even fries (about a dollar fifty). That's a $3.50 meal per person! A great, cheap alternative would be eggs and toast! This meal may cost slightly more initially(about five dollars), but you aren't going to eat a carton of eggs or loaf of bread in one sitting! You can also always settle for apples, oranges, or grapes.

9. Snacking is not good

Many times people snack because they are bored. But if you are truly hungry, a small healthy snack wont derail your entire diet. Snacking can help control your appetite and make you feel less hungry. This also helps to stop you from binge eating during meals.

10. Losing weight is magic

Losing weight is not magic and it is not a fast process. This process takes some time, effort, positivity and commitment! don't expect to see any true results for at least a month