MYTHS = FALSE! ❌
Myth 1: High-protein/low-carb diets are healthy 🥩
❌ NOT sustainable or healthy long-term!
Myth 2: Starches are fattening 🍞
❌ Starches are good energy! Toppings add calories! 🧈
Myth 3: Some foods burn fat 🔥
❌ No magic fat-burning foods exist!
Myth 4: Natural/herbal products are safe 🌿
❌ "Natural" doesn't mean safe!
Myth 5: Eat anything and lose weight 🍕
❌ Calories ALWAYS matter!
Myth 6: Low-fat means no calories 🏷️
❌ Low-fat often has added sugar! 🍬
Myth 7: All fast food is unhealthy 🍔
❌ Some healthier options exist!
Myth 8: Skipping meals helps weight loss 🚫🍽️
❌ Makes you MORE hungry later! 😋
Myth 9: Eating after 8pm causes weight gain 🌙
❌ Total calories matter, not timing!
TRUTHS = CORRECT! ✅
- ✅ Nuts can be healthy (in moderation!) 🥜
- ✅ Lean red meat can be healthy! 🥩
- ✅ Low-fat dairy is nutritious! 🥛
The Energy Balance Formula ⚖️
- Calories IN > Calories OUT = Weight GAIN! 📈
- Calories IN < Calories OUT = Weight LOSS! 📉
- Calories IN = Calories OUT = Weight SAME! ➡️
Key Takeaways 🔑
- Don't believe diet myths! 🚫🤥
- No magic foods or shortcuts! ❌🪄
- Energy balance is the truth! ⚖️
- Moderation is key! 🥗⚖️