Five Weight Loss Myths...

dietingsucks
dietingsucks Posts: 26
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
We've got our health truths down pat. For physical wellness, eat good, wholesome food and get plenty of exercise. But what about the myths out there about diet and exercise? Watch and learn as we bust five of the top diet and exercise myths.


Myth #1: Carbs are the Enemy

Maybe we can blame Dr. Atkins and other proponents of the low-carb diet craze for this one. Experts suggest that carbohydrates play a star role in keep you energized and your organs functioning properly. The carb bad rap should rest squarely on the shoulders of "white carbs" like white bread, white rice, and sugar. These refined carbs, dietitians suggest, are more likely to pack on the pounds. Stick with whole grains like whole wheat pasta and brown rice for a healthier diet.

Myth #2: Never Eat After 8PM

The habit of under-eating all day only to overdo it at dinner time is likely where this myth came from. Eating excess calories at any hour of the day will lead to weight gain. Just remember: It's not when you eat, it's what you eat.

Myth #3: It's Not a Workout Unless You Sweat

A cardio workout that gets you huffing and puffing is vital for a healthy ticker, but that's only half the picture. Low-impact workouts, like weight-lifting and yoga, might not leave you drenched in sweat, but they're equally important to keeping your muscles strong and your body burning calories all day long. Work cardio and resistance training into your exercise regimen and you'll be seeing the full picture of health.

Myth #4: Weight-Lifting Bulks You Up

Most women don't have the necessary testosterone levels to transform them into the spitting image of Conan the Barbarian-era Arnold Schwarzenegger. But if you integrate weight-lifting into your workouts and find you're getting a little too cut, switch to lighter weights and more reps.

Myth #5: Muscle Weighs More than Fat

Here's the deal: a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weight exactly the same amount. A pound! The difference between muscle and fat is an issue of density and volume. Muscle is denser than fat and takes up less space in your body which can give you a leaner look overall.

Original article by Holly Robinson Peete, Shine staff, on Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:49am PST with video:

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/makeover/five-weight-loss-myths-1106336/

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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Myth #5: Muscle Weighs More than Fat

    Here's the deal: a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weight exactly the same amount. A pound! The difference between muscle and fat is an issue of density and volume. Muscle is denser than fat and takes up less space in your body which can give you a leaner look overall.
    http://shine.yahoo.com/event/makeover/five-weight-loss-myths-1106336/

    I still see this as muscle weighs more than fat. If you have a square inch of muscle it will weigh more than a square inch of fat therefore in the same volume muscle weighs more than fat. When people make the statement "muscle weighs more than fat", this is what they mean.
  • sunnysashka
    sunnysashka Posts: 296
    Myth #2: Never Eat After 8PM

    The habit of under-eating all day only to overdo it at dinner time is likely where this myth came from. Eating excess calories at any hour of the day will lead to weight gain. Just remember: It's not when you eat, it's what you eat.

    In the evening your body less likely will be burning as well as in the morning. Your carbs are better to be taken in in the morning and proteins better in the evevning. IT IS important when you eat AND waht you eat.
    BTW I don't eat after 6 pm:wink:
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    Myth #5: Muscle Weighs More than Fat

    Here's the deal: a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weight exactly the same amount. A pound! The difference between muscle and fat is an issue of density and volume. Muscle is denser than fat and takes up less space in your body which can give you a leaner look overall.
    http://shine.yahoo.com/event/makeover/five-weight-loss-myths-1106336/

    I still see this as muscle weighs more than fat. If you have a square inch of muscle it will weigh more than a square inch of fat therefore in the same volume muscle weighs more than fat. When people make the statement "muscle weighs more than fat", this is what they mean.

    Semantics.
    Muscle is more dense than fat.
    Density = Mass/Volume
  • a978736
    a978736 Posts: 6
    So if you exchange all the fat for muscle you would weigh more but the amount of muscle build slower so you loose weight????:explode:
  • dmags
    dmags Posts: 303
    Interesting. Thanks for posting :flowerforyou:
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