Welcome to this very special newsletter, designed to
help you make better, more informed and healthier choices
about your body, your well being and your happiness.
Weight-loss is not all about dieting and exercise.
It's primarily about our attitudes toward life and food
in
particular. It's also about our self image - which
is to some extent a product of our goals and dreams,
our relationships and our overall happiness.
To me, everything is
related.
First of all, we need to
be content. And contentment is
achieved through peace of mind and being fulfilled as
an individual. Only when this happens can we begin to
successfully tackle issues like weight and wellness.
Just ask Oprah!
The Easy Way to
Diet newsletter aims to help improve
your life first, make you appreciate that you are
special, before you move on to the more challenging stuff
like
drastically changing the way you look!
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articles
on healthy living, good eating, lifestyle choices and
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THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE:
Six Big Myths
About Weight Loss
There is plenty of
inaccurate data going around the weight loss industry and
many people who are looking for ways to lose weight have
fallen victim to such myths. Let us look at some of the
most popular myths circulating within this industry.
Myth #1: Avoid Carbohydrates
This is perpetuated by the most famous high protein
diets: the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet and a whole
lot of other popular programs that promote a diet rich in
protein and low in carbohydrates.
While such diets can
produce significant weight loss in a short amount of
time, the results are rarely long lasting and as soon as
you start eating normally again, the weight comes
galloping back, usually even more than before!
Myth # 2:
Genetics is the Biggest Factor
To a certain extent, genetics do play a role in
determining your metabolic rate, but this doesn't mean
that your fate is sealed if you have obese parents and
grandparents.
The most important factor in determining your success in
any weight loss program is the number of calories you eat
and the amount of physical activity you get in a single
day.
Okay, genetics do play a
role in determining how many calories you will burn, as
those with slower metabolic rates may burn calories much
slower than those who are active and have higher
metabolic rates. But there are always ways you can rev up
a slow metabolism - so don't ever use this as an excuse.
Myth # 3: Fat is
to be avoided
Some people believe that cutting down on fat is necessary
during a weight loss program. But the key to effective
fat control is cutting down on the dangerous
fats and increasing your intake of the good fat. The
trick is to carefully avoid trans fat and saturated fat
and increase the intake of healthy fats and Omega-3 that
are abundant in foods like fish, olive oil, and avocados.
Myth # 4: Skipping meals
Skipping meals can lower your metabolism and make it more
difficult to lose weight. Regular meals are important,
and what you need to do is to consume more of the foods
which are good for you, which means more salads,
vegetables, nuts and fruits! Try snacking on a large
slice of juicy watermelon instead of reaching out for the
next scoop of your favorite chocolate ice-cream!
Myth # 5: Avoid White Food
Contrary to popular beliefs, there are many
“white” foods which
which may be good for you - pears, avocadoes, nuts - just
to name a few. The key is to focus on the nutrients
contained in those foods, and not the color.
Myth # 6:
Grapefruit Miracle
This is one myth that has no basis in reality. There is a
group of individuals who promote grapefruit as a way to
lose fat.
In fact there is only
one small isolated research paper that states that there
is a a magic fat-burning enzyme that can help you lose
weight simply by consuming this fruit.
However the validity of
the claim is yet to be confirmed and questions are being
asked as to whether the citrus industry played a role in
funding this research.
Certainly, grapefruits are
rich in lycopene -a good source of ingredients that can
help provide nutrient and care for the cellular health -
which helps prevent cancer and heart diseases.
So, there you have the top 6 myths of weight loss that
you may have been familiar with. Now that you have the
knowledge to separate fact from fiction, the path to
weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is open wide for
you.
