Myths and Misconceptions
Although it is great to educate yourself on fitness and health, it is important that you are getting your information from credible sources. Oftentimes the things we hear or read about working out are myths or misconceptions. The reason you do not want to bet on false information is because you may change up your diet or workout plan based on incorrect statements. In today’s blog we are going to be focusing on what tips and tricks about fitness and health are actually true and which ones are completely false.
Fitness and Health Myths and Misconceptions
MYTH: “Starving Yourself” Can Be Effective for Weight Loss
○ People tend to believe that the less you eat, the more healthy you are being. With this comes with the belief that not eating or eating very small amounts of food each day will help you lose weight. This is actually not the case. Cutting down the amount of calories you are consuming every day can do just the opposite of what you want it to. Starving yourself is a very bad idea and can actually cause you to gain more weight back.
MYTH: You Should Be Working Out Every Single Day
○ Yes, working out is an important thing to do in order to get your blood flowing and your body moving. However, rest is necessary for your body to stay healthy and be able to maintain the muscle you are trying to build. In order to avoid exercise fatigue and soreness, make sure you are taking days off from the gym to rest your muscles.
MYTH: Eating Before Bed Makes You Overweight
○ Often, people think that eating before you go to bed leads to weight gain. However, this is actually not the case. If you are hungry before bed, fuel your body. A lot of the times people reach for junk food and candy before bed. These are the types of food that can lead to weight gain, not because you are eating them before bed, but because they are not the healthiest options.
MYTH: You Need to Load Up On Protein Post Workout
○ Unless you are trying to become a serious bodybuilder, you do not need to load up on protein after a workout. Your body can only digest around 12 to 15 grams of protein during a meal. If you are maintaining a healthy and balanced diet you should not have to load up on protein after the gym.
MYTH: Fad Diets are the Best Way to Lose Weight and Maintain It
○ Restricting food for the benefit of weight loss can actually be very damaging to your overall mental and physical health. It is important to think of food as a fuel for your body that gives you energy and nutrients. Trying to maintain a diet can lead to eating disorders and the mentality that certain foods are the enemy. It is important to have a healthy relationship with your food.
Those are just a few misconceptions about the fitness and health industry. As stated before, it is important to have reliable sources when you are educating yourself on the world of fitness because there are a lot more myths where those came from. Overall, remember to keep a balanced and healthy relationship when it comes to food and fitness.
Do not get discouraged.
Cora Shircel