What's the worst nutrition or fitness myth you've heard?

Lift_hard_eat_big

There are many that chap my hide, but one that irks me is when guys at the gym say "I'm gonna bulk up, then turn the fat into muscle".

When I hear that, I want to ram my head into the wall.

hnpervert

That you don't need to lift weights with your legs if you walk a lot, so you can just concentrate on the upper body

SergeantSunshine_reused

1.) Dont eat after (something) PM or it all turns straight to fat.
2.) Never skip breakfast because it slows your metabolism
3.) Eat frequently to boost metabolism
4.) I just gained 3lbs of muscle last week!
5.)Carbs are the enemy
6.) Women who wont lift heavy because they think the will look like a man. Because apparently as soon as you pick up that dumbbell you will turn into the hulk

kmorrison21

haha!! I know.. I hear that a lot at the gym too.. from....... women. Not good. (: Sometimes its too awkward to offer the truth, but I try to offer advice when i can, and explain why that's not possible.

Acg67

do a million billion crunches for a flat tummy/6 pack

your body can only process 30g of protein in 1 sitting

Lift_hard_eat_big

Do ab work everyday if you want a six pack.

Ben2118

6.) Women who wont lift heavy because they think the will look like a man. Because apparently as soon as you pick up that dumbbell you will turn into the hulk

^^^ LOL

"I've gained 3lbs this week!!...it must be muscle" <--- my fav assumption

pinn44

When you drink 8 to 10 glasses of water at first you go to the bathroom alot and then it will taper off. NOT I'm still going like a race horse...

Lift_hard_eat_big

I heard a woman say "I don't want to build muscle, I just want to tone up"

SueInAz

Eat anything from this big list of fruits and vegetables. They're all negative calories so they don't count.

fromaquasar

1.) Dont eat after (something) PM or it all turns straight to fat.
2.) Never skip breakfast because it slows your metabolism
3.) Eat frequently to boost metabolism
4.) I just gained 3lbs of muscle last week!
5.)Carbs are the enemy
6.) Women who wont lift heavy because they think the will look like a man. Because apparently as soon as you pick up that dumbbell you will turn into the hulk

ALL OF THESE!

I also got told the other day by a dear friend "you shouldn't run so much, it makes your skin jump around and gives you wrinkles" ummmmmmmmm

4cookiesmom

I am right there with you. I wonder how many calories we burn just running back and forth from the restroom......geeeeeez.

hookemhorns0tx

To only eat "good" carbs, and that "bad" carbs will make you fat...

killerqueen17

...That eating after 8PM makes you gain weight. (hahaha)

Ben2118

There are many that chap my hide, but one that irks me is when guys at the gym say "I'm gonna bulk up, then turn the fat into muscle".

When I hear that, I want to ram my head into the wall.

Haha, I head to read that twice! wow, I need to find out how that's done!

baisleac

Eat less. Exercise more.


This statement needs to come with a few explanations.

d2footballJRC

The more you cry, the less you have to pee.

cdstadt

Fad diet rules

ilookthetype

There are many that chap my hide, but one that irks me is when guys at the gym say "I'm gonna bulk up, then turn the fat into muscle".

When I hear that, I want to ram my head into the wall.

ramming his head into the wall is a much better option. Just FYI.

OH, and people who all but worship soy and wheat, not actually all that great for everybody.

TheKitsune6

1.) Dont eat after (something) PM or it all turns straight to fat.
2.) Never skip breakfast because it slows your metabolism
3.) Eat frequently to boost metabolism
4.) I just gained 3lbs of muscle last week!
5.)Carbs are the enemy
6.) Women who wont lift heavy because they think the will look like a man. Because apparently as soon as you pick up that dumbbell you will turn into the hulk

^^^^^^^ 100%

Qarol

"I'm gonna bulk up, then turn the fat into muscle"

MAGIC! POOF!