8 Must Read Weight Loss Myths

Myth #1: You don’t need to track your intake - People tend to overestimate their physical activity and underestimate their intake. Don’t rely on eyeballing your intake or trying to estimate it. Instead, every day, write down what you eat and your physical activity.


Myth #2: You shouldn’t snack if you’re trying to lose weight - You can eat three times a day or six times a day, as long as you have the same fat gram intake. Snacking is actually encouraged for increased metabolism and to ward off hunger! Snacking is especially important when fueling and recovering from workouts.

Myth #3: Low carb diets are a good way to lose weight – Low carb diets are a dangerous way to lose weight. Carbohydrates are what give you the energy to complete your day. It’s important to eat healthy sources of carbs like whole grains and whole fruits, and these foods should be making up about 50% of your daily intake.

Myth #4: If low-fat is good, no fat is better – Yes, you should watch your fat gram intake, but less is not better. Not eating enough fat can be dangerous for your health.
Myth #5: Certain foods are OFF LIMITS – No foods are off limits. You just need to make sure that you track everything and make it fit into your day!

Myth #6: It’s all about the numbers – There is a lot more to lifestyle change than what it says on the scale. Yes, it’s important to keep track of your weight, but there are other markers to look for. Body composition, blood work, energy level, self-esteem. These are things that you can’t find on a scale. You may notice clothes fitting differently before you see actual weight loss. That is your body composition shifting, which is just as important as weight loss itself.

Myth #7: No eating past 7:00 pm – Calories at 7am are the same as calories at 7pm. You have to make your way of eating fit into your life. If you enjoy a night time snack, that is perfectly fine.
Myth #8: Lifting weights will make you gain weight – The more lean muscle mass you have on your body, the more calories you will burn naturally….just sitting there! The way to build lean muscle mass is resistance training. Adding in some light weight work will help you lose weight! Make it a part of your regular workout routine!

There is a lot of conflicting information out there, and you can’t believe everything you read. Make sure to think critically about weight loss information, and consider the credibility of the source!!