Category: Weight Loss
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8 Weight Loss is Different for Men vs Women – Answer
#8 – Weight loss works fundamentally different in men than women (in other words, a weight loss diet/exercise program that worked for a guy won’t necessarily work for a woman) Answer: FALSE Reducing body weight and body fat works fundamentally the same in men and women. Women of course go through a more pronounced monthly…
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6 High Carb and Low Carb Diets Equal for Weight Loss – Answer
#6 – High carb and low carb diets are equally effective for weight loss Answer: TRUE The ratio of carbs, to fats, to protein in your diet has nothing to do with your ability to lose weight, and specifically to lose body fat. You can lose weight just as easily and just as fast eating…
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5 You Must eat “Healthy” to Lose Weight – Answer
#5 – You must eat “healthy” foods to lose weight (chocolate, donuts and pizza will ruin weight loss results) Answer: FALSE Your body has no idea what you would consider a ‘healthy’ food. And I challenge anyone to actually define “healthy food”. The idea of ‘healthy’ eating and healthy foods is a marketing made myth.…
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4 Adding Muscle Accelerates Fat loss – Answer
#4 – Adding muscle mass through weight training helps accelerate fat loss/weight loss Answer: FALSE An additional pound of skeletal muscle only burns an extra 5 calories per day. This is an insignificant amount of calories. It doesn’t matter how much muscle you think you can build, it will never add up to enough to…