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Eat Right and Stay Fit!Myths and Facts 1
Myth
Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight.
Fact
When your body goes into a starvation mode, your metabolism goes down and your body starts storing more fats.
Eating many small meals throughout the day helps people control their appetites.
People who skip meals tend to feel hungrier later on, and eat more than they normally would.
Myth
Low-fat or fat-free means no calories.
Fact
Many processed low-fat or fat-free foods have just as many calories as the full-fat versions of the same foods—or even more calories
Low fat foods may contain added sugar, flour, or starch thickeners to improve flavor and texture after fat is removed.
Myth
Fast foods are always an unhealthy choice and you should not eat them when
dieting.
Fact
Fast foods can be part of a healthy weight loss program with a little bit of know-how.
Avoid supersize combo meals, or split one with a friend.
Sip on water or nonfat milk instead of soda.
Brown bread instead of white bread.
Avoid toppings like mayonnaise.
Myth
Dairy products are fattening and unhealthy.
Fact
Low-fat and nonfat milk, yogurt, and cheese are just as nutritious as whole milk dairy products, but they are lower in fat and calories.
They are good source of proteins, calcium and vitamin A and vitamin D.
Myth
You have to give up your favorite foods
Fact
Depriving yourself of pleasure isn't fun, and it doesn't work.
It's much better to allow yourself enjoyable choices every now and then.
Which makes the real issue, how much you have and how often.
Myth
Having lot of water will cause water retention
Fact
Water retention happens when water leaks into the tissues from blood and stays there.
Sour and salty foods cause water retention. Avoid these foods during night.
Have a lot of water! It helps in proper functioning of kidney.
Myth
Only cardio exercises make you lose weight
Fact
Strength training increases your metabolism while at rest.
Females can do strength training as well. Don’t worry you wont gain muscles
Myth
Your battle ends as soon as you lose weight.
Fact
The real battle starts once you have lost the desired amount of weight and need to keep it off forever.
Gradual weight loss is sustainable.
Maintenance is required as your body has changed.
Crash diets are not sustainable.
Choose the way, you can stick to.
