When it comes to losing weight most people would like to do it in a hurry, even though, somewhere deep down, they realize that nothing will come of following short cuts. In their desperation to lose weight quickly a lot of people fall victim to half-baked truths and myths that have been passed down for generations.

If you want to lose weight, you must begin by sorting fact from fiction. Do not allow yourself to be guided by theories cannot be substantiated or corroborated. It will do you more harm than good. And that isn't what you want, right?

Myth #1: Carbohydrates make you fat

Well, the fact is that carbs are an essential part of a balanced diet and you simply cannot remove it completely to achieve weight loss. They are the fuel you need to run your body. Unless you have moderate amount of carbohydrates in your diet, you will not have the energy for day-to-day activities; leave alone a workout routine to get slim.

However, I will say that swap simple carbohydrates like soft drinks and sweets in favor of complex carbohydrates, such as whole wheat breads, pastas, rice, and cereals since it boosts your body's metabolism, helping you burn calories faster.

Myth #2: Avoid Fats at all costs

Fats may be twice as fattening as carbs, but that is no reason for you to throw them out of you weight loss diet completely. Remember, any form of diet deprivation isn't healthy. Just as excess amounts of certain foods can be harmful your body can react if you remove a particular food group from your diet.

Studies indicate that fats are required for a variety of reasons. They protect the organs of the body from shock, promote healthy functioning of the cells, maintain the temperature of the body and have a host of other benefits. Can you imagine what would happen if you removed them completely from your diet?

Myth #3: Eating at Night makes you Fat

To this, I can simply say one thing: calories cannot tell time! What matters is, how many calories you consume in a day, not when you consume them. When a weight loss diet recommends that you don't eat, what they probably mean is that you should not eat a full meal just before going to bed. That can give you indigestion. Otherwise, there is no reason why you can't have a light snack at night.

I will leave you with one last thought before I end. The key to weight loss lies in moderation, not elimination. The body needs a balanced diet and you can't simply throw one thing out without facing repercussions. Anybody who tells you that you need to starve yourself to lose weight quickly needs to be brought face to face with some solid facts.

Eat healthy, avoid junk food, exercise regularly and watch the weight drop from your body in due course of time - the healthy way, the right way

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