5 MYTHS YOU SHOULD AVOID TO LOSE FAT

Surely many want to exercise to improve their physical performance; Improve their eating habits for better health or diet to lose fat. Let’s be honest, all this is within the same pack and we all have the same goal: we all want to feel and see each other. The problem is that there is a lot of misinformation that discourages us and we end up leaving the process halfway. So here is my small contribution with 5 myths that can help you in the process.

1. Count the Calories

Counting calories is a lot of work and often is useless, since it depends on many variables: age, height, weight, work, workouts, muscle mass, amount of water ingested, medications and many more Condition the number of calories one needs. In addition, most people who count the calories they become frustrated when they do not get the desired results. In case you have great difficulties to lose weight, count them a little. But if not, begin to ingest unprocessed fish and meat, nuts and seeds, legumes, fruits and vegetables. So eat when you are hungry and for when you are satisfied.

2. Eat Frequently

Increasing the intake of food is good for bodybuilders and competitors, but it should be noted that research on the frequency of meals does not reveal solid evidence that eating more meals a day increases metabolism more than eating your three meals a day. So our advice is do not worry if you miss a meal, stay hydrated with water and eat when you are hungry, but above all, do not go to junk food.

3. Do Lots of Cardio

If you want to lose fat, jogging for an hour at the same pace is a waste of time. When your muscles are in constant contractions, they need energy from somewhere and they take it out of muscles, not fat. So you first need to increase muscle tissue to lose fat. Also, high intensity intervals are more effective than running an hour at the same speed, as it forces your body to continue burning calories after you stop training. In addition, only a few minutes of intense cardio stimulates anaerobic and aerobic conditions.

4. Do Not Eat Anything Fatty

One gram of fat has more calories per gram (9 calories per gram) than protein or carbohydrates (4 calories per gram), but that does not mean it is less healthy. Coconut oil, avocados, almonds, etc. are better options than pasta, bread and cereals, among others. Therefore, with the above mentioned fat meals, you will feel more satisfied, you will reduce inflammations and you will concentrate more.

5. Lift Light Weight and do Many Repetitions

Only if you lift weights with greater weight will you burn fat and increase your muscle mass. On the contrary, it will happen the same as running for an hour with the same regularity: you will not burn any fat.

So I recommend you that you do 4 to 15 repetitions. Girls, this goes for you, too. So do not forget to lift weights. Happy Exercising 🙂