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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If you're not sweating while working out, you're not working hard enough Myth or fact: Myth

There is zero correlation between perspiration and weight loss. The only thing sweat signifies is that the body is working to cool itself off. Everyone sweats differently. And, anyway, it is not clear that working out for a shorter period at a higher intensity is better than working out for a longer duration at a lower intensity.

Capitalize on the facts: In terms of weight loss, what works best for your lifestyle and your schedule is what is going to work best -- because you'll stick with it. Your muscles will continue to burn calories after both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

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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