Weight Loss Myths

We are constantly surrounded by information about weight loss.  Television and print ads, dieting books, and infomercials all promise fast and “effective” weight loss.  Yet while losing weight and keeping it off is something we all desire, mis-information can hugely sabotage our best efforts.  Most people are misled and ill-informed about true, healthy weight loss and as a result, fail to lose it and/or keep it off.

Keep in mind the following biggest myths about losing weight:

Myth #1:  A calorie is just a calorie.  Of course when trying to lose weight we have to evaluate calories in vs. calories expended.  However, the type of calories we ingest…
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Exercise - It’s Not Just Physical

We all know that exercise has numerous benefits – a stronger, leaner body, more energy, less stress, and a better immune system.  If those are not reasons enough to get moving, it is important to understand that the positive effects of physical fitness go well beyond the physical.  Exercise affects you emotionally and psychologically – sometimes in ways you never thought possible.  Regular exercise has a positive effect on the mind, body and soul.

We often hear about how exercise improves or can even reverse serious health issues, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis.  However, it can also have the same positive effect on conditions…
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Staying Motivated

Weight loss can be a never-ending challenge for many people.  We can get motivated by the approach of summer or a big event, shed a few pounds and feel great, then quickly lose momentum.  Life gets busy, and we lose our focus.  Diet and exercise sometimes become monotonous, causing us to lose motivation.

This is often the result of our perspective, not a reflection of laziness.  Here are a few tips to keep in mind when trying to stick to a healthy lifestyle (I emphasise “lifestyle,” NOT diet – remember:  diets are temporary!).

Always keep in mind that exercise and good nutrition go hand in hand.  Weight loss will not occur without both of these…
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Why Count Calories?

We know that in order to lose weight, we have to eat less and move more.  Seems like a simple enough formula - cut back on desserts and carbs, start an exercise routine, expect to see results.  However, in order to truly succeed at our weight loss goals, we have to do the math.  That’s right.  Simple arithmetic is essential when it comes to losing pounds (and of course, inches).  This is because weight loss requires a calorie deficit.  In other words, our bodies must burn more calories than we take in.
 

What is a calorie?  In simple terms, calories are energy.  Our bodies require energy to function.  Yet, any unused energy…
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