5 Weight Loss Myths You Need to Stop Believing
From skipping breakfast to fearing carbs, myths about weight loss persist. Here’s the science-backed truth behind 5 common misconceptions. 1. Skipping Breakfast Backfires Skipping breakfast might seem like a shortcut, but it triggers intense hunger later, leading to overeating . It also slows metabolism, harms health, and reduces productivity. 2. "Fat-Free" Doesn’t Mean Calorie-Free Avoiding fatty meats won’t save you. Hidden fats lurk everywhere: cooking oils, sauces, and even “healthy” snacks. Worse, sugary foods (9 calories per gram) pack more calorie density than fats—overdo them, and weight gain follows. 3. Long-Term Veganism Rarely Works While plant-based diets can aid short-term weight loss, they often fail long-term. Strict veganism risks nutrient deficiencies (iron, B12, zinc) and muscle loss. Once resumed to normal eating, weight rebounds quickly. 4. Anaerobic Exercise Burns Fat Too Cardio burns fat during workouts, but anaerobic exercise ...