Weight Loss - Myths Debunked

Dr. Peter Dobie

When it comes to the topic of weight loss, then people have

generally a number of myths and misconceptions about it. Weight

loss relates to your health and fitness, therefore it shouldn’t be

taken lightly. It is advisable that you should go weight loss only

under the guidance of an expert doctor.

People have a number of myths that are related to weight loss

when it comes to their health. At times, it difficult to separate the

weight loss facts that are true from myths related to it. A number

of these sound quite true while you might even laugh at others.

Myth 1

I should have a more intense exercise routine, if I have to

lose more weight

Truth : Intense routine of workout is a great thing, but there are a few

things that you need to consider. First, you should have a clear mind

about that everyone has a completely different fitness level and the

intensity they can handle. For a person who has been physically

inactive for quite a long time, an intense work for him might only be a

half a mile walk every day.

If you have a similar case and walk for half a mile, then you will begin

sweating profusely and become tired. However, a person who stays

very active, then half a mile walk for him will be an easy task without

any heavy sweating. Therefore, intense has a completely different

definition for every individual.

Myth 2

You can lose weight and can eat whatever you want

Truth: Our lives are governed by natural principles. It is quite

illogical to think that your weight and health will be kept in

balance if your diet consists mainly of fast foods. It is true that

you can burn it later, but a person who lives on such diet is

hardly going to follow a proper workout routine. There are

many people who may look healthy and fit from outside, but

have dangerously high cholesterol levels. Always remember that

anything in excess is not good for your health.

Myth 3

Skipping meals is an excellent way to lose excess weight

Truth: A number of studies have clearly shown that people who

skip breakfast regularly and eat very less during the daytime are

heavier in weight than those who take nutritious breakfast and

eat 3-5 small meals in a day.

Myth 4

You will not lose weight, if you eat at night

Truth: even you do not eat your meal at night, but take heavy

meals all over the day you will surely gain a lot of weight.

Similarly, if you skip meals during the day and eat excess food

at night, even then you will gain weight. So, the key to success

here is about maintaining balance. If your body is signalling that

it is hungry for food, then you should listen to it. The truth is

that no matter what time of the day you eat, you weight will

surely gain if you overeat and do zero exercise.

Myth 5

In order to lose weight at a faster rate, I need to cut down

the calories

Truth: if you are just stuffing your face or drastically

overeating, then cutting down the calories can prove to be a

great thing. But, cutting on calories is not a good choice, if you

are eating proportionally.

You can search online if you are looking for an expert weight

loss doctor. Edgecliff is the place where you can easily find an

experienced weight loss doctor.

Thank You

Dr. Peter Dobie

Address: SUITE 3A, EDGECLIFF COURT, 2 NEW McLean ST, EDGECLIFF, NSW 2027

Email: info@drpeterdobie.com

Telephone: 02 9362 0493

Fax: 02 9363 0767