Weight Loss Myth #1: Eating Breakfast Every Day Helps You Lose Weight

Reality: A recent article in The New York Times clears up this misconception. The author, Anahad O'Connor, explains how studies over the years have falsely shown a connection between eating healthy breakfasts and losing weight. The theory behind this myth is the belief that skipping breakfast leads to increased hunger and overeating during the day to compensate for the missed meal. However, newer research concludes that 'missing breakfast has either little or no effect on weight gain, or that people who eat breakfast end up consuming more daily calories than those who skip it.'

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• To reach our NM Clinics, call 505-888-9575 (3 Clinics in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe) or 575-222-4994 (Las Cruces)
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Click the link below to learn more:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/10/myths-surround-breakfast-and-weight/

Weight Loss Myth #2: Diet Sodas Are Bad For You - They Cause Diabetes and Heart Disease

Reality: In a recent article, a medical student shares where he met a gentleman who believed diet soda increases a person's risk of diabetes by 70% so he had switched to regular soda as a result. The student researched this myth, only to find the reality indicated a connection between drinking diet soda and developing Type II diabetes - but the research never implied causation. There is nothing wrong with drinking diet sodas when you maintain an overall healthy lifestyle and a prudent diet plan.  

You can learn more by reading the following articles:

http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/09/15-minute-office-visit-dispel-years-worth-confusion.html

http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/5200/71/

Weight Loss Myth #3: The Best Way to Lose Weight Is By Eating Six Small Meals Throughout the Day Rather Than One to Three Meals a Day

Reality: As Nicole McDermott states in her recent article for Greatist, 'There’s no solid evidence that six small meals a day (or more) will automatically whittle our middles or make our metabolisms warm and toasty.' In other words, you should focus on what you eat and how much you are eating, rather than how often.

Click the link below to learn more:

http://greatist.com/health/small-meals-weight-loss-myth-062513 

These are only a few of the many examples of weight loss myths which have been misunderstood as truth. Never hesitate to seek the facts when you have questions about your weight loss goals. FIT Medical Weight Loss and your FIT Coaches are here to assist you and to help you navigate the sea of misinformation about dieting and how to lose weight.  

Please contact us if you have questions or want to learn more about our weight loss programs or Botox and Fillers: 

• To reach our AZ Clinics, call 602-374-7226 (2 Clinics in Mesa and Phoenix) 
• To reach our NM Clinics, call 505-888-9575 (3 Clinics in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe) or 575-222-4994 (Las Cruces)
• To reach our TX Clinic, call 214-296-0269 (Dallas)