With summer right around the corner, many people are trying to get into shape. One main way of losing weight is through exercise and fitness along with eating healthier. But with so much information out there, how do you know what is the truth and what is myth.
Below are a few common misconceptions and the real truth regarding the matter.
Misconception #1: All fat is bad!
Truth: Your body actually needs a certain amount of fat for vital functioning. It also helps slow down the aging process and satisfies your hunger for longer periods of time. The key is knowing the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats and how to replace the unhealthy fats with healthier options.
Misconception #2: A calorie is a calorie whether it comes from a bowl of ice cream or a bowl of celery.
Truth: Calories that are consumed from fatty foods are more likely to cause weight gain than those consumed from eating carbohydrates. Your body uses less energy to process and store dietary fats than dietary carbohydrates.
Misconception #3: Exercise is the only sure way to lose weight. ( Not considering weight loss surgeries)
Truth: Weight fluctuations are impacted by many things including dietary intake, exercise and genetics.Though adjustments made in any of these areas can deliver positive health effects, weight is most efficiently lost using a balance combination of both diet and exercise.
* Reminder: Regular physical activity is a very important component to successfully maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Misconception #4: I can burn fat from specific regions of my body by just exercising those areas.
Truth: Spot reduction is not possible as many will like you to believe. When you exercise, your body utilizes energy produced by metabolizing fat from all regions of the body, not just the specific muscles involved in the exercise.
Misconception #5: If there is no pain, there is no gain. If I do not feel sore the next day, I did not work out hard enough.
Truth: Soreness may actually result from tiny tears in the muscle tissue and may indicate overdoing it. Listen to your body is hurt. You may have to discontinue that particular exercise.
Hopefully the truth shall set you free :) There are more misconceptions out there, so just do your research.
* Talk to a fitness professional or your doctor to get clarity on what is myth and what is fact so that you can work on getting that body you always wanted.
