There are so many nutrition theories that create uncertainty and confusion.
Here are some myth busting facts to help.
Myth: Aerobics is better for shaping than weight training.
Fact: If you start an aerobic program shaped like a pear, you will likely look like a smaller pear. With weight training you will burn fat and also reshape your body.
Myth: When women lift weights they get bulky.
Fact: Resistance exercise actually helps women create lean bodies. Fat takes up 5 times as much space as muscle. Your body composition determines how you look. Women should be more concerned about not having enough muscle rather than too much!
Myth: To loose fat and improve your body – don’t eat.
Fact: To build a lean healthy body you have to eat a balanced diet. Work with your body, not against it. Starving or under-eating will cause you to loose muscle tissue. You will feel tired, weak and irritable. Then next thing you know you are binging on chips, cookies, ice cream and more. To transform your body do not go more than a few hours without eating. (while awake) This will accelerate your metabolism so you burn more carbs, have more energy, and create a metabolic environment that supports healthy fat loss and muscle gains.
Myth: You need to drink water only when thirsty.
Fact: Your body needs more water than it’s telling you. Healthy muscle is composed of more than 70% water, and water is an essential in transporting mechanism. It delivers vitamins, minerals, and oxygen, and clears away impurities. Drinking adequate amounts of water will control your appetite. Try drinking a cup of water before your first bite of food and one with your meal to help you feel full.
And lastly; there’s no such thing as eating perfect all the time. Don’t be too hard on yourself with unrealistic expectations and goals. And when you get off track put it behind you and get back on schedule – never give up on yourself.
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