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When you read health magazines you will come across fast weight loss methods.  Some methods work some don’t.   The best method is following a healthy diet and exercising.  The weight loss industry provides a lot of misleading information.  They twist the truth.  I will be discussing three weight loss myths in this article. 

Weight loss myths:

1. Spot reduction of fat:  You cannot spot reduce fat.  When you lose weight it generally comes off the last place you put it on.  You cannot make your body lose weight in a particular spot.  You can firm up areas of your body but this is not guaranteed to make you lose the overlying fat.  The best method is cardio exercise and calorie reduction. 

2. Quick Weight Loss:  If you cut your calories below a healthy level your body will go into survival mode and hold onto the fat with a death grip storing any extra calories that come in.  You need to healthfully reduce your calories.  Cut out empty calorie foods.  Eat nutrient rich foods often.  If your body feels deprived of nutrients it slows it’s metabolic rate and starts breaking down your muscles rather than fat.  If you continue depriving your body and eventually go back to a ‘normal’ diet you will pack on the pounds. 

3. You only need cardio exercise:  Cardio exercises can help you lose weight but they are not the only exercises to lose weight.  Building muscle is what helps you lose weight, weight lifting is a great way to build muscles.  Larger muscles help burn the fat.  If you are female use lighter weights with more reps because this will build long lean muscles rather than bulk you up.

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