Exercise slowly and burn fat faster - Fat Loss Myth #6

On the face of it the basis for myth number six seems to make sense as there is evidence which supports what it is saying. It goes like this. If you exercise at a comfortable pace, a pace at which you can continue to hold a conversation, for a long period of time, you will use up more of your body’s fat reserves as this type of exercise relies on fat for fuel rather than short lived carbohydrates. Your body is said to be in a ’steady state’ during this type of exercise, one where the oxygen demands of the body are constantly met by supply. Conversely, during intermittent anaerobic high-intensity workouts, carbs are the primary source of fuel. So, the evidence kind of stacks up doesn’t it? Well, no not really because it doesn’t take into account another characteristic of the high intensity workout. Read more

A fat burning diet requires no exercise - Myth #5

Ok, this one is the Nirvana of all diet gurus and authors. Some of them would have us believe that if you follow a properly constructed fat burning diet then our bodies will simply dispose of the stuff without us even moving a muscle to help. It would be heaven wouldn’t it? Sitting there in front of the television in the knowledge that when the movie is over we will be a couple of pounds lighter! Well I’ve got news for you ladies and gentleman, it isn’t going to happen. Read more

Lose the carbs, Lose the fat? - Myth #4

Carbohydrates are probably the most misunderstood, most talked about and consequently the hardest to deal with of all nutrients. There has been that much conflicting advice put out there over the past ten years that most people simply don’t know what’s right and what’s wrong. So keep reading, because for once and for all I am about to set the record straight on how you should go about including carbohydrates in your diet. And, I will state right from the outset that you will NOT get fat just by eating carbohydrates! Read more

Lose Fat by Eating Less Fat - Fat Loss Myth #3

For a long time now the marketing companies and diet authors have been trying to push home the fact that a low fat diet is a good diet and will lead you to weight loss. Sometimes you simply can’t avoid the message that fat is evil and should be avoided at all costs if you want to stay fit and healthy. While you are out shopping in the supermarket, whole sections of shelves will be dedicated to low fat options. Read more