When it comes to health, there are several typical weight reduction misconceptions that individuals believe. It might be tough to tell the difference between weight loss myths and facts. Many of them ring true, while others are absurd. I once read that if you drink water late at night, you will gain weight and that if you scratch your head too much, you will lose your hair…

Weight Loss Myth # 1

The more weight that I have to lose the more intense my exercise routine should be

Weight Loss Truth: Although having an intense workout routine is great, there are a few things you should consider: the first being that everyone is at a different level when it comes to their fitness and how much intensity they can actually handle. If you have been physically inactive for a number of years, an intense workout for you might be, walking half a mile a day. After you walk that half mile you notice that you are sweating bullets and that you are tired. However, for someone who has been physically active for many years, walking half a mile can be done without a sweat. Everyone has a different definition of what “intense” is.

Fat Loss Myth # 2

Stress and weight gain do not go hand in hand

Weight Loss Fact: This is one of those “laughable” myths. To learn more about how stress is adding lbs. to your life please download my free E-Book, “Psychology of Releasing Weight”

Weight Loss Myth # 3

I can lose weight while eating whatever I want

Weight Loss Truth: Sir Isaac Newton once said “ What goes up must come down.” There are natural principles that govern our lives. If you throw a ball up in the air, it is going to come back down. You can sit on your couch and imagine and visualise that the ball will stay afloat in the air, but natural principles teach us that it will come down. The same goes when it comes to our weight.

This is one of the most common weight loss myths out there. It is illogical to think that your health and weight are going to be in balance if your nutrition consists mainly of twinkles, chips, and donuts. Sure you can burn it off by exercising, but most people whose diet consists mainly of junk food are probably not disciplined enough to stick to a workout routine. I do know a few people who, from the outside, look like they are in good shape, because they are not “fat'', but who have high cholesterol.

Fat Loss Myth # 4

Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight

Weight Loss Fact: There are numerous studies that show that people who skip breakfast and eat fewer times during the day tend to be a lot heavier than those who have a healthy nutritional breakfast and then eat 4–6 small meals during the day. The reason for this might be the fact that they get hungrier later on in the day, and might have a tendency to overeat during other meals of the day.

Weight Loss Myth # 5

I will not lose weight while eating at night

Weight Loss Truth: You can overindulge in food during the day and not eat a single thing at night and you WILL gain weight. As is the fact that you can starve yourself during the day and eat all night long and you still will gain weight. The key here is balance. If your body is telling you that it is hungry then perhaps you should listen to it. The truth is, that overeating, while not exercising, will cause you to gain weight; no matter what time of the day that you eat. Whenever I am hungry at night, as is my habit with other meals during the day, I try to select something that is natural in nature. Something like fruits, vegetables, or I might even make myself a fruit smoothie. During those moments that I am craving ice cream or something sweet, I allow myself to get some, and DO NOT feel guilty about it. Many people who are overweight life their life in guilt and shame. I allow myself to get some, however, WITH MODERATION.

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t- you’re right.’”……It is 90% mindset, and 10% actually getting off your butt and doing something about it. You fall down, you get back up…. you fall down again, you get back up again. If you have tried to lose weight in the past then it is time to keep trying. Discouragement is to losing weight as is a piece of fried chicken to a vegetarian……they DO NOT go hand in hand.

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