Weight Loss Tips
6 Weight Loss Myths, Busted—What To Do Instead
If you want to lose weight, don’t sabotage your diet with these six common myths
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Myth Busters
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Myth: No sweets before noon
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Myth: Carbs lead to weight gain
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Myth: Add longer workouts
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Myth: Cut all fat
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Myth: You should only use Zero-calorie sweeteners
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Myth: Added fibre keeps you full
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Myth Busters
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After all of those weeks of holiday indulgences, many people have planned to start the New Year on a healthier foot, and often that means shedding pounds. But even the most health-savvy can get caught up in diet myths that sabotage their goals. “Weight loss is so complex and confusing because there is so much conflicting information out there,” says Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. With our experts’ help and the latest research, we’ve dispelled five myths so you can start slimming down for good. (Video: Get better running form and improve your technique with these tips.)
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