Fat Loss Diet - 3 More Myths That You Need To Know About

In a previous article I covered 2 diet myths that may be holding you back from achieving your fat loss dreams. Well, I have 3 more here for you. When going on any sort of fat loss diet it is important to keep these myths in mind and to understand that food is your friend and not the enemy. Some of these may sound strange to you, but just trust me and apply them to your diet.

1. Eliminating Carbohydrates - Many of my clients come to me while midway through some form of low carbohydrate diet. They are usually lacking energy, lacking mental focus and find it difficult to maintain the energy to workout. You need to understand that carbohydrates are necessary to losing weight, but you have to be eating the right ones. If your goal is weight loss, forget about simple carbs, such as white rice and white bread. Stick to complex carbs, such as wholegrain bread and wholegrain pasta. Simple carbs are almost guaranteed to spike your insulin hormone and lead to unnecessary weight gain. Also, try to stay clear of carbs after dark, as any of them that aren't used throughout the day will be stored for the day after (and stored as fat).

2. Starving Yourself - This does make sense at some rudimentary level, but this is the absolute worst way to lose weight possible. Every single person who tries this who does not have an abnormally high metabolism will end up weighing more than they did when they started. If you have read any of my previous articles, you will know that I am a big advocate of raising metabolism for fat loss. By starving yourself, you are shutting down your metabolism. When your metabolism is shut down, you will store almost anything you eat as body fat. You must avoid this at all costs.

3. All Chocolate is Bad - Not all chocolate is bad. It is true that the majority of chocolates found at your local convenience store are bad, but that is because they aren't real chocolate. When I refer to chocolate, I am referring to Cacao chocolate. The higher the Cacao percentage, the better for you. Cacao is an incredibly potent fat burner, as it will push your metabolism into overdrive, due to its high zinc content and other vital minerals. Aim to purchase chocolate that has a Cacao content of 80% or more. These can be found at any reputable health store and are the perfect addition to your fat loss diet.

By combining this article with my other article on diet myths, you will never be fooled again when it comes to nutrition. So now that you know the truth, you can feel free to add complex carbohydrates and Cacao chocolate to your fat loss diet, knowing that they are doing you a world of good, not harm.

John Stamford is a personal trainer, nutritionist and an expert in everything relating to fat loss. Visit John's website in order to discover "One Tip That May Be Preventing You From Losing Fat", plus receive free eBooks, reports and updates for life at:
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