Myth.... Busted!

Many people make common mistakes when attempting to lose weight. Losing weight can be super simple if done properly. So, here it goes: 

Myth 1

Counting Calories Is Not Necessary

Wanting to lose weight without calorie counting is kind like working in retail and not wanting to work on Thanksgiving. It's possible...... but not likely. Counting calories is essential in a healthy lifestyle. In order to lose weight you will need to burn more calories than you are consuming. If you don't know what you're consuming, how do you know that you consumed enough.... or worse.... too much?

Myth 2

Cardio = Weight Loss

 Doing cardio does not mean that you will lose weight. Again, 75% of a weight loss is in nutrition. No amount of cardio will save you from an unhealty diet. 45 minutes on an elliptical machine, is not the answer to a meal full of fats. Discipline is everything.

Myth 3

Fad Diets

Very few fad diets work, much less are healthy for you. There are some that do work, but for the most part, they don't. A healty diet should consist of mostly carbs, at least 1 to 1.5g of protein per lb of body weight, and very little fats. Diets that reduce or cut out one of these 3 can actually be harmful to your body. So, instead of chasing every fad diet that hits the market, limit your intake and watch what you eat. It may seem time consuming first, but it gets easier after a while. 

Myth 4

Location Directed Exercise

Over working one particular region of your body to remove excess fat, is futile. Each of our bodies are genetically programmed to lose fat in a special way. Doing squats or running to remove fat from your glutes or legs, Doing push ups to get rid of the "moobs" (man boobs), and sit ups to get rid of that spare tire are all a waste of time. Targeting a specific location with exercise will not remove the fat any faster. NUTRITION, NUTRITION, NUTRITION!!