Busting Weight Loss Myths

Shedding excess weight is one of the best things individuals can do for their overall health, but it can be a little bit tricky to find the right way to lose weight. There is lots of misinformation about losing weight floating around on the internet, and most individuals have probably been exposed to at least a few weight loss myths. Some misconceptions are harmless, but believing others can end up significantly impairing, stalling, or even reversing weight loss. Here are the top weight loss myths individuals need to avoid falling for if they want to shed pounds.

All Calories Are Equal

At the most basic level, weight loss is all about consuming fewer calories than you burn in a single day. The idea that all calories are equal makes it easy to think you can just eat whatever you want to as long as you ensure your calories stay under a certain amount. However, it's far more difficult to achieve your weight loss goals if you are eating the wrong thing. For example, eating foods with artificial sugar stimulates levels of ghrelin, the hormone that makes your body feel hungry while eating calories in the form of protein will keep you feeling full for longer. Because different types of calories have different effects on your overall sensations of hunger, certain foods can make you deal with cravings that could sidetrack your weight loss progress. In most cases, you are better off eating nutritious, balanced meals instead of just eating thousands of calories worth of junk. You need the nutritional benefit to keep your body healthy, and a healthy body is a great asset when it comes to losing weight.

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