Diet

10 New Weight Loss and Diet Myths and Facts

Is it a no-no to eat after 8 PM? Discover the real answer to this question and more

by Rachel Parsons

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There is a lot of information out there about weight loss diets and exercises -- perhaps too much -- especially since a lot of it is conflicting. In the news, one week protein is king; the next, carbs have ascended the throne. In the supermarket checkout line every magazine's cover suggests that the solution to your weight loss woes is to be found in its pages. At the gym, well, of course, everyone's an expert.

So, what do you think? Do you know your weight loss stuff? Or could you be sabotaging your own weight loss and diet goals?

Skip to see if you can separate weight loss and diet myths from facts.

Some weight loss diet myths are ridiculous constructs we make up ourselves simply because we want to believe them. Ever find yourself not "counting" those pieces from broken cookies, the mac and cheese scarfed off of your kid's plate or anything you eat while standing up as having any caloric value whatsoever? Mmm-hmm. Join the club.

But what if what you actually believe to be fact is also a fantasy? We asked fitness and lifestyle consultant Ashley Borden and celebrity nutritionist Paula Simpson to help us wade through some of the dizzying information that's out there. We'll help you separate myth from fact and, better still, help you capitalize on the facts as you pursue your weight loss goals.

So, if you're ready to test yourself, let's go.

See the weight loss and diet myths and facts now �

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Of course there were some tips I've heard before, but hearing them again helped refresh my initiative to use them! The new tips I read about were quite easy to implement and will be quite useful!

by RaeRotondo Friday, March 22, 2013 at 06:13AM Report as inappropriate

Great article.

by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 03:54AM Report as inappropriate

Good information. Back to the basics.

by Rstevens812 Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate

helpful dieting tips. thank you!

by tulipsarebetter Monday, January 21, 2013 at 07:08AM Report as inappropriate

I always thought eating red meat during a diet was a no-no. Thanks for clarifying that myth.

by Sari Friday, January 4, 2013 at 08:16AM Report as inappropriate

that was interesting

by LittleBunny Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate

wow

by aishak55 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

Glad to be reminded of these tips. Thanks!

by heather_hejna Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:26AM Report as inappropriate

Basic info, but great stuff!

by robyne00 Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 10:08AM Report as inappropriate

This article is full of the basics of a healthy diet and lifestyle that is conducive to losing weight - thanks for clearing up the myths and drilling in the facts! I am definitely guilty of nighttime binging

by glamgirlseven Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 11:58PM Report as inappropriate