Top 5 Weight Loss Myths

There is a GREAT interview with a young and bright personal trainer, Drew Strube, in the Des Moines Register, Weight loss myths debunked. In this article he debunks 5 pervasive myths that hold people back from weight loss.

Myth #1--Resistance training is not as important as cardio.
Actually, it's more important since muscle takes up less space and is a more efficient energy user. "One pound of muscle burns 30-50 calories a day at rest. One pound of fat? Maybe 10 calories. Replace five pounds of fat with muscle and you'll burn more calories doing nothing. That means you can EAT MORE and stay the same weight."

Myth #2--Resistance training is dangerous.
If you have no idea what you're doing and no instruction anything can be dangerous. But resistance training helps strengthen muscles & bones which is a good thing.

Myth #3--My thyroid is the problem. I have a glandular issue.
Only about 4% od people really have this. The rest of us just need to work harder.

Myth #4--"Carbs are bad."
Carbs give us energy, especially our brains, and are therefore NOT bad! Just choose your carbs wisely.

Myth #5--You must eat less, regardless of what you eat.
"1 gram of fat = 9 calories

1 gram of protein = 4 calories

1 gram of carbohydrate = 4 calories

It's all about making smart choices... And as you've probably heard before, eating six small meals a day will give you a constant energy source that keeps your body from feeling starved or overloaded."

Nothing new here folks, just the same advice I've been giving you all along.

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