[{"id":"9c82d86","elType":"section","settings":[],"elements":[{"id":"640ef61","elType":"column","settings":{"_column_size":100,"_inline_size":null},"elements":[{"id":"cc8cae6","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Losing weight can take a long time. It\u2019s a journey that involves many processes because weight tends to fluctuate by small amounts. While some days are good days, on other days, you may gain a little bit more weight when you don\u2019t expect too. This is not a cause for concern, though new use It\u2019s normal for body weight to fluctuate up and down by a few pounds.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the process of losing weight, you will hear the information being tossed left and right. Just as myths exist about other facets of life, it does for weight loss and body maintenance too. Because there is a lot of information out there, it can be difficult to sift the truth from the shaft and stick to a right, healthy lifestyle. It\u2019s important to carefully diffuse advice and information and pick the best that suits what your body needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To cut through the confusion, below are 7 common misconceptions about weight loss and dieting, and the truth about them.<\/span><\/p><p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s jump right into extracting the truth from these weight loss myths.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p><h5><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Myth #1 All calories are equal<\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes, the calorie is a measurement of energy and all calories have the same energy content. This doesn\u2019t mean, however, that all calorie sources have the same effects on your weight. It doesn\u2019t!<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s try to explain it<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Different foods go through different metabolic pathways and can have extremely different effects on the hormones that regulate your body weight.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For example, carb or fat calorie count will not be the same as a protein-calorie count.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In essence, paying attention only to particular calories ignores the metabolic effects of each calorie. In actual fact, the source of the calorie changes how you digest it and how energy is retrieved from it.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Myth #2 Skipping the Egg yolk Will Help You lose weight\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While it\u2019s true that egg whites are lower in calories than their yellow counterparts, they shouldn\u2019t be entirely discarded from one's diet. In fact, cutting egg yolk off your diet is a bad idea, because you'll be missing some of the important fat-fighting nutrients such as choline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Due to the presence of high-cholesterol, people often discard egg yolk considering it fattening and eat only the white part. One egg has around 186 milligrams of cholesterol and while it is true that egg yolks contain high-cholesterol, it is not as bad as it is made to seem. In fact, our body needs cholesterol to make\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/what-is-testosterone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">testosterone<\/a><\/span><\/span>, which helps to increase energy level and build muscles.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What you can do however if you're counting calories, is to eat one yolk per every 2 to 3 eggs you consume.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weight Loss Myth #3: Cutting fat from your diet helps you lose weight.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoiding fat doesn\u2019t lead to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/damidols.com\/i-tried-intermittent-fasting-while-waist-training-here-is-what-i-think\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weight loss<\/a><\/span><\/span>. Know this and know peace! In fact, it often leads to weight gain. The latest research has found that foods containing healthy fat don\u2019t make you add weight \u2014 they can actually speed up your metabolism and help you lose some fat.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">People who cut fats from their diet tend to replace those calories with added sugar and refined grains and what this does is hijack your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/metabolism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metabolism<\/a><\/span><\/span>, drive inflammation, spike insulin and pack on the belly fat leading to a vicious cycle of more sugar cravings and loss of willpower.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To lose weight, feel full after eating and reduce your inflammation levels, eat healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, ground flax seeds, walnuts, and some kinds of fish)\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Myth #4: Carbs are bad for you<\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Just like fat, carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. When eaten in moderation, carbs provide the body with its main source of energy as well as regulate the digestive tract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s important to note that there are different types of carbs. Let\u2019s break it down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Simple and complex<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Simple carbs include things like processed foods, and they can raise your blood sugar and cause weight gain if you eat too much of them.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Complex carbs<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: These are found in nutritious foods like whole-grain bread, beans, oats, and specific vegetables. This kind of carbs can actually help regulate your blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Myth #5: Eating at night will make you gain weight.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While some people are okay with eating more than a few hours before bed, for many people it\u2019s a real struggle because they get hungry. They often attempt to have their last meal early in the evening but end up snacking and eating stealthily because they\u2019re trying not to break their diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A lot of weight gain issues depend on what you\u2019re eating and not just on what time it\u2019s eaten. The truth however is that Late-night eating has been linked to excess calorie intake and poorer food choices. But, if you\u2019re eating healthy, well-balanced foods later at night, you will be alright.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Myth #6: If you want to lose weight, you\u2019ll have to go hungry.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A lot of people think that losing weight means skipping meals and going hungry all day. But that just will only make you frustrated, irritable, and in the long run, eat much more than you should when you can\u2019t take it anymore.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first rule of dieting is no skipping meals! Skipping meals makes your body try to hold onto fuel more efficiently by slowing down your metabolism, and often triggers overeating.<\/span><\/p><h5><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weight Loss Myth #7: To lose weight you only need to eat less and exercise more<\/span><\/strong><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While it\u2019s true that people who lose weight successfully tend to change their eating habits and increase their exercise, it isn\u2019t always like that. Other factors, like genetics, environment, emotional and mental status and food types a person digests will also contribute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We will always reiterate this- It takes time to lose weight, and it\u2019s important to keep motivating yourself throughout the journey. One way is to find more reasons to be healthy. Remind yourself of all the benefits of exercise, including increased energy, better moods, and an improved night's sleep, just to name a few.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So which weight loss myth have you believed for long but have now found out it\u2019s just what it is- a myth! Let\u2019s have a chat in the comment section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","typography_typography":"custom","typography_font_family":"Nanum Myeongjo","typography_font_weight":"400"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false}],"isInner":false}]