Myths about Weight loss
*To loose weight, I just need to cut down fat and add more carbs.*
Wrong! actually fats are the ones that make us feel full. They add the satiety value to our diet. And, remember that carbs have half as much calories as fats, so adding 100 gm(one serving) of rice is as good as eating a slice of cheese cake. A good diet must contain about 10-15 gm fat. See:
https://lowcarb.ca/articles/article128.html
*Exercise would make me slimmer*
Exercise is good; but it also increases your hunger. To loose weight you must moderate your diet along with all the exercises.
*Eating after 7pm will make you fat.*
No! What you eat during the entire 24 hour span is what matters. Having a heavy lunch and going to bed with a hungry stomach is no good. In fact, it may lead to various sleep disturbances.
*Nuts are fattening.*
Nuts, even though contain high amounts of fat, most of the fat there is unsaturated(’good’ fat) And, as I said earlier, fats are necessary and make us feel full. In fact, a recent study has shown that peanuts can be very good for dieters since they keep hunger away for hours. See:
https://lowcarb.ca/articles/article110.html
https://lowcarb.ca/articles/article111.html
*High protein diets are good.*
No doubt proteins are good for weight watchers. They will be used as a last resort for our energy needs. So, the body would first burn fats and then use proteins. But sadly, most protein sources [chicken, milk, eggs] contain fats too. One should choose plant proteins [legumes and pulses] rather than animal proteins.
*You can’t have this, and should only eat that!*
A healthy diet would, in fact, contain a variety of stuff. No food is bad. Everything has its own merits. But you certainly shouldn’t overindulge. That’s why diets cannot be our daily lifestyle. Nobody can stick to any diet-plan forever. And it’s no wonder that you quickly regain the weight you have so painfully lost. Include all sorts of foods in your diet. Everything in moderation, that’s the key.