Its great to be here, I’m really happy to bring my message to a whole new audience. I hope that you’ll find my posts informative and helpful in creating the best you that you can. Health is key to our success, and nutrition is key to our health!
To start us off, I’m going to discuss some common misconceptions in the diet industry. People are always looking for the quick fix, and even good advice can be twisted until it is no longer correct!
A Few Diet Myths: Debunked.
1. You need 8 glasses of water a day.
First of all, the number 8 is an approximation. If your urine is clear or close to it, you are probably getting enough fluid. And you don’t need to limit yourself to water to reach quota! You can give your body ample saturation through all liquids: tea, juice, & milk.
2. Eating at Night Makes You Put on Pounds.
Your weight loss, gain or maintenance is this simple: calories in, calories out. You’ve heard it before and it applies with the time you eat as well as to what you eat. The only reason eating at night is ill-advised is because we tend to mindlessly consume in front of the TV or computer more in the evening than during a busy day. Also, if you go too light during the day to “save up,“ overeating out of sheer hunger is likely at night. But as long as you eat the same amount of calories, eat them when you want.
3. Cutting Carbs Helps You Lose Weight
Though many popular diets advocate lowering your intake of carbohydrates, don’t throw your bread away just yet. Having too few carbohydrates in your diet can make you feel sluggish and irritable. Instead of shunning carbs, simply be aware of which ones are healthy. Load up whole grains, fruits and vegetables and try to avoid refined carbs (like soda and foods made with white flour). A great bread to try is Ezekiel bread so you don’t have to toss that out.
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