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Weight Loss Myth No.15: Lifting Weights Is Not Good

Lifting weights or doing strengthening activities like push-ups and crunches on a regular basis can actually help you maintain or lose weight. [...]

Weight Loss Myth No.14: Do Not Eat After 8 pm

It does not matter what time of day you eat. It is what and how much you eat and how much physical activity you do during the whole day that determines whether you gain, lose, or maintain your [...]

Weight Loss Myth No.13: Going Vegetarian Means You Will Lose Weight

Choosing a vegetarian eating plan with a low fat content may be helpful for weight loss. But vegetarians—like non-vegetarians—can make food choices that contribute to weight gain, like eating large amounts of high-fat, high-calorie foods or foods with little or no nutritional [...]

Weight Loss Myth No.12: Dairy Products Are Fattening

Low-fat and fat-free milk, yogurt, and cheese are just as nutritious as whole-milk dairy products, but they are lower in fat and calories. [...]

Weight Loss Myth No. 11: Eating Red Meat Is Bad

Eating lean meat in small amounts can be part of a healthy weight-loss plan. [...]

Weight Loss Myth No. 10: Nuts Are Fattening

In small amounts, nuts can be part of a healthy weight-loss program. [...]

Weight Loss Myth #9: Skipping meals is a good

Studies show people who skip breakfast and eat fewer times during the day tend to be heavier than people who eat healthy breakfast and four-five times a day. [...]

Weight Loss Myth #1: Fad diets = permanent weight loss.

Fad diets are not the best way to lose weight and keep it [...]