When women are trying to lose weight, they'll try all sorts of methods. However, some of these methods are incorrect and harmful to health. It's crucial to avoid these common misconceptions! Besides these, are there any other common misconceptions in life that you're aware of?
Myth 1: If I stick to eating low-fat foods, I can lose weight.
Stick to a low-fat diet
Fact: Most Americans eat low-fat foods, yet many of them are still gaining weight. This is enough to prove the above statement wrong. A nationwide survey in the United States found that despite efforts to reduce dietary fat by 7% over the past 14 years, the number of overweight people has increased by 9%. Even if you replace high-fat foods with low-fat foods, you may still gain weight.
Consuming more calories
Even though you're eating low-fat foods, you're very likely consuming more calories. In other words, the fat content of the food has been reduced, but you're eating more than before.
For example, there's only a 40-calorie difference between half a cup of vanilla ice cream and half a cup of low-fat vanilla ice cream. However, you're very likely to be misled by the "low-fat" label and end up eating the whole cup without restraint, resulting in a total calorie intake exceeding half a regular cup of vanilla ice cream. Reducing fat intake is always a good idea, but if you're already doing it, you should also calculate your total calorie intake in addition to monitoring fat content. Women generally need between 1600 and 2000 calories per day. Multiplying your weight (in pounds) by 12 gives you an approximate daily calorie requirement.
Myth 2: I am recovering from a cold, so I will not be infected again.
You won't get infected again after catching a cold.
Fact: Before dispelling this misconception, it's essential to understand that there are actually hundreds, if not thousands, of viruses that cause the common cold. Different viruses attack the body's immune system with different results. Because we have antibodies, the vast majority of them have no effect on the body. However, viruses for which we lack corresponding antibodies can cause cold symptoms. If you develop antibodies against a particular virus during a cold, you will not catch another cold caused by the same virus.
Re-infected during recovery
However, if your family or friend catches a cold due to a combination of viruses, including one you don't have antibodies against, you are highly likely to be reinfected during the recovery process. Although the symptoms may appear identical, the virus causing this cold is different from the previous one, so the same medication will have different effects. To avoid this repeated infection, wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. While many believe colds are airborne, the truth is that shaking hands with someone who has a cold is more likely to infect you than sneezing at you. Also, remember to drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest; these are all good ways to avoid catching a cold again.
Weight loss is a lifelong pursuit for women. Every woman desires a beautiful figure, but weight loss is not something that can be achieved overnight. Successful weight loss requires finding the right method and persevering. [[ For more weight loss methods, please visit: Weight Loss Channel]]
