Happy Friday!! Yippy Skippy it is Super Bowl weekend 🙂 You are going to have to wait until Monday to know the winner of the protein freeze recipe contest. I’ve been a cooking fool, but I still have a few moew recipes to check out! I love what you guys have posted, fantastic stuff, it’s going to be tough decision!
Today Im going to bust through a few of the myths I address again and again, client after client, year after year! Listen up folks and spread the word to help me debunk some of these over the hill myths. This must clear up and answer several of your questions!
MYTH: Low carb diets are the only way for you to lose weight.
A low fat diet with a balance of carbs and protein is the only diet that has stood the test of time for successful weight loss. The only way to lose weight and keep it off is to consume much less calories then you expend.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans advises 20 to 35% of dietary calories come from fat, 10-35% from protein, and 45 to 65% from Carbohydrates. All of these macronutrients, also as micronutrients (vitamins and Minerals) are essential in the appropriate quantities for optimal health. From a heart health perspective, the healthiest over all meal plan is really a Mediterranean diet which is full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and omega-3 fatty acids from fish, and low in saturated fat, sodium and added sugar.
A diet without any carbs will do you more harm than good and will give you long term failure. If you are going to cut carbs, cut out the overly processed carbs which are full of sugar and white flour and consume whole grains, fruits, and veggies.
MYTH: Not eating is the best method to lose weight.
Not eating unhealthy high calorie foods is the best method to lose weight, period. In the event you do not get sufficient calories, your body will out smart you and store fat simply because it knows it’s not going to get what it demands. Your body could go into starvation mode and your metabolism will slow to a crawl in an effort to conserve its energy stores. This is why people who cut their calories too low might hit a plateau and no longer lose weight.
MYTH: Eating late at night will cause you to gain weight
Weight gain occurs once you consume far more calories then you use, whether that occurs during the middle of the day, morning, or at night. Eating late at night will not cause you to gain weight. Nevertheless, individuals who eat a lot of food late at night tend to mindlessly consume more calorie dense foods through unhealthy snacking. Balance your calories throughout the day and if you choose to eat late at night account for it in your daily balance.
I hope you find today’s blog helpful. And I hope you appreciate a fun, active weekend! Keep in mind to “Like” the video, looking forward to your comments below and I’ll see you on Monday!
Enjoy
Kim.
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