Three Weight Loss Myths!

Numerous people, at some stage of their lives have gone from point A to point B, then back again. They find the ideal diet and stick to it. In the initial stages they loose weight, come to a standstill, cheat a bit, and go on a binge that is followed by feelings of guilt.

At times they do get rid of all the excess pounds. Most times however, the weight will slowly start to creep back on. They will feel utterly miserable. All they can think of is that they have failed. They can kick themselves for allowing their appetites to rule them.

A popular diet myth lots of people believe is that small portions of food must be taken if the hunger pains strike. This is supposed to control the appetite. This statement can boggle the mind. A small treat will not make you full satisfied. In fact, it will just tempt your taste buds. An appetite cannot be controlled. It is not possible to do this because hunger drives are inherent. The right way to go about it is to feed it with healthy food rather than small portions.

A second myth is that you have to stop eating your favorite foods altogether if they are known to pile on the pounds. Naturally, it can be very difficult to follow through on and many diets fail because of this. This extreme decision is not necessary though. Eat the healthy stuff and occasionally indulge in a high calorie treat, after your meal. The key here is that it should be the exception, not the rule.

The third and probably greatest myth of all is that many people believe if they eat fruit, it is equivalent to eating refined sugar. Unlike sugar, fruit has good carbohydrates which give energy. It is bad carbs that make you gain weight.

At times when you hunger after a candy bar, it still continues to pop back into your mind. This happens even when you try to not think about the craving. These cravings are very genuine. If you eat a piece of fruit, it may help satisfy the need for something sweet.

There are too many myths to mention. If you are considering going on diet again, take a moment and think if the last one was a long term success. Yo-yo dieting is not the answer to permanently shed excess weight. A better option is to east healthy and sensibly.