{"id":1732,"date":"2019-03-27T15:01:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T15:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitmotherproject.com\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2020-12-14T15:49:07","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T15:49:07","slug":"weight-loss-myths-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/weight-loss-myths-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"6 of the Worst Weight Loss Myths for Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before we can dispel the top weight loss myths for women, we need to accept that there are two main truths when it comes to women\u2019s weight loss.<\/p>\n

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  1. <\/b>Many women want to lose weight or at least tone their bodies<\/b><\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. <\/b>Much of the weight loss advice on the internet is NOT true<\/b><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Luckily, the team at the Fit Mother Project has come together to show you the biggest weight loss myths for women.<\/p>\n

    When you\u2019re a busy mom, you need to be able to identify weight loss myths so that you can focus on a program that fits your body, metabolism and lifestyle.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Our compilation of the biggest myths in women\u2019s weight loss may bring a few surprises. Remember that you are in control of your own weight loss and you can only be successful with the right information and proper motivation.<\/p>\n

    Read on to learn how to identify weight loss myths for women over 40 and lose weight a healthier, more effective way.<\/p>\n\t\t

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    Weight Loss Myth #1:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>
    \nHealthy Food is Expensive<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Thinking that healthy foods are more expensive than junk foods is one of the biggest myths you could buy into.<\/p>\n

    \"healthyFirst of all, you don\u2019t need to buy \u201csuperfoods\u201d to eat healthy.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Yes, matcha and chia seeds and cacao do have amazing properties that build strong, healthy bodies.<\/p>\n

    But fruit is fruit, chicken is chicken, and nuts are just nuts. Anything that is raw and unprocessed will be healthy for you and your family.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Not sure where all the normal, healthy food is? Now that food brands are getting smart, they\u2019re marketing everything as \u201clow calorie\u201d or \u201corganic.\u201d<\/p>\n

    But labels don\u2019t make food healthy. What\u2019s in your food is what makes it healthy.<\/p>\n

    One of our favorite tricks to find truly healthy food is to shop on the perimeter of your supermarket. This is where the meat, fruit and veggies all are. <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Now, organic produce can be more expensive than others. This is why we recommend that you buy your meat and fish in bulk to save on cost.<\/p>\n

    Buying your meats and fish in bulk will allow you to capitalize on sales and have what you need in your freezer.<\/p>\n

    Weight Loss Myth #2:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>
    \nMy Kids Won't Eat Healthy Food<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

    As a mom, you have to care for and ultimately buy groceries for your entire family.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    The cereal aisle is the perfect example of the high stakes \u2013 you choose Raisin Bran, the kids cry. They pick Lucky Charms, and you worry about cavities.<\/p>\n

    It seems like trying to get your family to eat healthy with you is too difficult to be worth it. At least, that\u2019s what many moms think.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    In reality, eating healthy can feel like a big adjustment. But if you handle it gradually and prepare to be flexible, you and your entire family can be eating healthy in about a month.<\/p>\n

    One of the best ways to wean your family off of unhealthy snacks or eating out too often is to make a week-by-week plan. Since everyone has different families, you will likely need to alter the plan below for your specific needs.<\/p>\n

    Week 1<\/b><\/strong>: Replace unhealthy snacks (chips, cookies, etc) with healthier alternatives (air popped popcorn, nuts, raw fruit and vegetables with healthy dips).<\/p>\n

    Week 2<\/b><\/strong>: Don\u2019t get fast food when you\u2019re in a pickle. Instead, prep more food than you need for a few dinners in a row and stash them in your freezer.<\/p>\n

    Week 3<\/b><\/strong>: Start meal planning. Let your kids help make the menus so everyone\u2019s involved, and have them help you find everything in the grocery store.<\/p>\n

    Week 4<\/b><\/strong>: Begin to monitor your family\u2019s portion sizes and the times that they\u2019re eating. Too much of healthy food can be a bad thing too.<\/p>\n

    Weight Loss Myth #3:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>
    \nYou Have to Go on a Diet<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Let\u2019s get this out of the way right now: being on a diet is different than eating healthily.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Most diets are centered around reducing your food intake. And while portion control is important, it is NOT the central idea around eating for a healthy body.<\/p>\n

    Eating healthy means that you are consuming the raw, natural foods that your body needs at the right times of the day and in the right portions.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    For detailed information on how you can eat healthy, visit our Free Diet and Workout<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    The 1-day Fit Mom Fat Loss Meal Plan provides what you need to be eating and in what portions, ensuring that there is no ambiguity. And with our VIP email coaching, all of your questions will be answered by a Fit Mom Expert.<\/p>\n

    Weight Loss Myth #4:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>
    \nCounting Calories is a Requirement<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

    On average, most women eat around 2,000 calories a day.<\/p>\n

    \"countingBasic logic would tell us that if we just reduce the number of calories that we eat in a day, we would lose weight.<\/p>\n

    Not necessarily! If you only reduce the number of calories you ate every day, you still might not be giving your body the nutrients it needs to survive. You might have made NO progress towards losing weight. <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/b><\/strong>And here\u2019s why: not all calories are created equally.<\/p>\n

    For an example, a chicken breast can have around 200 calories. In these calories, your body gets protein and a little fat. Your body will feel full after eating it and your metabolism will work quickly to break it down.<\/p>\n

    On the other hand, you could drink a 200 calorie can of soda. With the soda, the 200 calories is all made up of sugar. Your body\u2019s blood sugar level will spike and you\u2019ll store the excess sugar as fat.<\/p>\n

    So there you have it \u2013 just reducing calories alone will NOT help you to lose weight.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Weight Loss Myth #5:<\/b><\/strong><\/span>
    \nCarbs are the Enemy<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Now, we did just make the point that the type of food you eat matters. You cannot just reduce your caloric intake and expect pounds to drop off.<\/p>\n

    \"carbsSo what is this about defending bread? Let us explain.<\/p>\n

    The reason why people think simple carbohydrates (like bread) are bad for weight loss is, that they are easily stored as fat cells in your body if you\u2019re not able to use them up right away.<\/p>\n

    However, there\u2019s something else that you need to know. There is a big difference between simple and complex carbs.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/b><\/strong>All that simple carbs provide is a brief energy boost that increases insulin in your body.<\/p>\n

    Complex carbs, on the other hand, take longer for your body to digest. They do not spike your insulin levels and do not increase your fat storage.<\/p>\n

    When you look for complex carbs, here is a list of our favorites:<\/p>\n