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Many have fallen victim to marketing schemes making extravagant claims that you will rapidly shed pounds while continuing to eat everything in sight. Let’s consider a number of the most well-known myths out there about this industry. Some of the more popular stories going around about the industry are these.

Myth #1: Avoid carbohydrates. This is perpetuated by the most famous high protein diets-the Atkins diet, South beach and a whole lot of other popular diets that promotes a diet rich in protein and low in carbohydrates. While such diets can produce significant weight loss in a short amount of time, the results are hardly long lasting and as soon as you start eating normally again, the weight comes plummeting back, even more than before!

Myth # 2: Genetics is the most important Factor. If you have obese parents and grandparents do not think that you will be obese, genetics only play a small role in determing your metabolism. The most important factor in determining your success in any weight loss program is the number of calories you eat and the amount of physical activity you get in a single day. One’s genetic make-up does affect his or her ability to burn calories; those with a slower metabolism can burn fewer calories than people who engage in physical activity and have a faster metabolism. Don’t say you have a slow metabolism, because there are many ways to accelerate it.

Myth # 3: Fat must be avoided. Some individuals are of the view that cutting down on fat is essential during a weight loss program. But the key to effective fat control is cutting down on the dangerous fats and increasing your intake of the good fat. Instead of eating unhealthy, like Trans fat and saturated fat, you should eat foods, such as fish, olive oil and avacados, that contain the healthy polyunsaturated fat and Omega-3 fats.

Myth # 4: Skipping meals. Foregoing the meals can actually be counter-productive because your metabolism is reduced, making it harder to lose weight. Eating regular meals is important. For it to be beneficial to you, salads, vegetables, nuts, and fruits need to be consumed by you. Substitute a good-sized piece of watermelon when you are craving a serving of ice-cream.

Myth # 5: Avoid white food. As opposed to popular beliefs, some of the “white” foods that are good for you include pears, avocadoes, and nuts – the key being that the nutrients contained in those foods are more important than their color.

Myth # 6: Grapefruit Miracle. This is one myth that has no basis in reality. There is a group of individuals who are promoting grapefruit as a way to lose fat. In fact there is one small isolated research that states that there is a a magic fat-burning enzyme that can help you lose weight simply by consuming this fruit. However the validity of the claims is yet to be questioned and whether the citrus industry did play a role in funding those researches. Grapefruits are rich in lycopene-a good source of ingredients that can help provide nutrient and care for the cellular health-prevents cancer and heart diseases.

We have here presented to you some of the most common myths surrounding weight loss, some of which you may have heard of previously. Once you know the facts, your weight loss strategy is wide open for you, and a healthier lifestyle.

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