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1. Cutting fat from your diet will ensure weight-loss.
FALSE. It’s true that eating nutritious foods such as vegetables,
fruits, whole grains, and skim milk may provide more fill with less
calories, but low in fat does not necessarily mean low in calories.
Many desserts such as non-fat ice cream and other low in fat desserts
contain great quantities of calories.
Also, foods that are high in carbohydrates
such as bread and pasta can also attribute to weight-gain when eaten
in large amounts. It is important to consider portion size as well as
calorie content when attempting to lose weight.
2. Extra protein will promote muscle growth.
FALSE. Although proteins are important in the building and
maintaining of muscles, excess amounts of proteins are stored as fat,
just as excess carbohydrates or fats are. Basically, any
calorie-containing nutrient will be stored as fatty deposits if too
much is eaten. In order to build muscles, strength training and
sufficient amounts of calories and proteins are the best method.
3. Walking is a great way to lose weight.
TRUE. Like any other physical activity, walking burns calories
and can help weight loss. The best way is to take a brisk walk (rather
than a stroll), and the longer the walk, the more calories you lose.
Every mile of walking burns approximately 100 calories. About 5 miles
of walking every day will amount to the loss of one pound in a week.
4. Diet drugs are effective for weight-loss.
FALSE. Certain diet drugs that have been approved by the FDA
(Food and Drug Administration) for those who are medically
significantly obese, which is defined as those who are over 30% over a
healthy weight or those who have obesity-related diseases such as high
blood pressure or diabetes. These drugs often work by affecting the
brain chemicals which control appetite, or block fat from being
absorbed by the body. Diet drugs should only be used in conjunction
with an attempt to change eating and lifestyle behaviors.
5. You can eat eggs without getting fat.
TRUE. Research proves that the major dietary culprit is high
saturated-fat intake. Since eggs are low in saturated fat as well as
in calories (approximately 75 calories if hard-boiled) they are not as
unhealthy as some may think.
They also contain many various essential nutrients. The
American Heart Association recommend one egg per day. However, the key
to a good diet is to eat a variety of healthy foods and to use light
oil rather than butter or margarine when cooking eggs.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is an important first step in
dieting. Keep in mind the following tips, and you’ll be on the right
track to healthy and effective weight loss. Start first by getting rid
of all the junk food in your place, and replace them with more
nutritious snacks such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. Then make sure
to increase your level of activity each day. For example, you can park
your car at the end of the lot and walk an extra hundred meters to the
entrance of the mall. Or take the stairs instead of the escalator.
Small steps such as these will add up to pounds shed.
Quit smoking, gambling, binge drinking,
and any other addictive behavior. Then start following a meal plan for
the whole week and stick to it. Include some of your favorites in your
meals such as pasta and steak, but keep a watchful eye on the
portions.
And
most importantly, drink plenty of water each day. This helps to
regulate your metabolism and strengthens your immune system, in
addition to satisfying your appetite. When you drink more water, you
will feel less hungry.
These
steps may seem tedious at first, but maintaining routines such as the
ones above will be integrated into your daily life in no time.
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