7 Myths and Facts on weight loss

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Losing weight is a challenging thing. Lets make it easy with Dr Sarita Chittoda.

 

Weight loss is a long journey with many misconceptions attached to it. So, let us talk about more in detail about some common myths, facts and logic behind weight loss.

 

First Myth

You can lose 10 kgs in a month.

 

➤ Logic

Many health centres have used this marketing line to sell their products. Actually, it is a very unhealthy and unsustainable process of losing weight. One should always think about long-term benefits when it comes to health. Scientifically, the healthy weight loss range falls between 2 to 5 kgs only.

 

➤ Fact

You cannot lose 10 kgs in a month.

 

Second Myth

 

Exercise is enough, no need of dieting.

 

➤ Logic

Exercise is beneficial for many reasons but when it comes to weight loss, a proper weight loss diet plays a vital role.If you eat 1 chicken sandwich, you consume 400 to 500 calories, you need to burn these calories by working out for at least for an hour. Now imagine a scenario where you would have made a healthier choice. In that case, a half an hour workout would have been enough.

 

➤ Fact

Exercise is not enough, proper dieting is absolutely essential.

 

Third Myth

 

Fasting and Skipping meals help you to lose weight fast

 

➤ Logic

Fasting and skipping meals slow down the metabolism due to which you shed weight slowly. Besides that, later in the day, you feel really hungry and binge on unhealthy stuff.

 

➤ Fact

Fasting and Skipping meals never help you to lose weight fast.

 

Fourth Myth

 

Carbohydrates make you gain weight. So, cut down carbs in your diet.

 

➤ Logic

Carbohydrates never make you gain weight. It is the calories that make you gain weight.The sugar and fat that carbohydrates often contain make you fat. Opt for other good carbs like whole grains. If you are having a metabolic syndrome or hormone problem kindly consult your doctor.

 

➤ Fact

Carbohydrates never make you gain weight. You have to avoid bad carbs like Sugar, added sugar, refined flours.

 

 

Fifth Myth

 

Fad diet helps you to lose weight faster.

 

➤ Logic

Fad diets are comprised of only 800 to 1000 calories which is difficult to follow. It has many adverse effects in the long run. One should always avoid this kind of diet.

 

➤ Fact

Fad diet is that kind of weight loss diet which actually results in weight gain 

 

Sixth Myth

 

A fruit- only diet is best for weight loss

 

➤ Logic

Fruits also have calories. However, if you live only on fruits, you deprive your body of variety of nutrients and can face long-term health problems            

 

➤ Fact

Fruit only diet is not good at all.

 

 

Seventh Myth

 

Weight loss can be achived by a slimming centres only.

 

➤ Logic

Slimming centre are having fast results and good equipments for weight loss.   

 

➤ Fact

Weight loss needs discipline in your diet and lifestyle. It can be managed without going a slimming centre. Your doctor's advice is equally good enough if you remain motivated throughout the time period. There are many herbal supplements available to help you lose weight. Your will power remains on the top when you are planning for weight loss.      

 

This article is contributed by Dr Sarita Chittoda.

https://www.imaayus.org/doctor/dr-sarita-chittoda

Chittoda polyclinic 9210814476

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