Just don’t eat late, no artificial sweetener instead of sugar, no fat and carbohydrates at the same time and so on and on – when it comes to weight loss, there is lots of advice available. But are they true? We have exposed the biggest lies about diet and weight loss.
Many people surrender to strict diet plans, but fail over the long haul on their way to a dream figure. Her/his life moves between zero diet and eating orgies. Numerous wonder diets promise to be successful in the short and long-term effect, but the opposite is true: after several diets to lose weight they end up heavier than before – thanks to yo-yo effect!
Guilty of the Diet Dilemma are especially the many half-truths that are circulating about the topic. Almost everyone has a “good” tip at hand, how to get rid of the annoying extra pound. Fat makes you fat and make light products slim – we clean up with the biggest diet lies.
Q: Who is active and performs regular sport activities can eat pretty much everything.
A: Partially true. Anyone who is physically active and performs a lot of sports can eat more. But athletes should not indulge without restraint, if they want to stay fit, because the rule still states: who eats more than the body burns, increases in weight.
Q: Light, fat free products keep you slim.
A: Light products, while containing less fat, generally generally contain more sugar. Because fat is a flavor, many foods taste just boring. In addition, many people tend to eat an extra slice of light cheese, because it seems ok.
Q: Five meals a day are better than just three.
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Ever wondered why that extra padding around your tummy, butt or legs never seem to disappear? After all, you’re hitting the gym several times a week, run for 30 minutes or more and then on to weight lifting?

Getting Rock Hard Abs
A small change to your regular workout routine that will melt your body fat, even long after your workout while laying in your couch at home watching Desperate Housewives.
High Intensity Interval Training is a workout method that literally shocks your body’s system. It’s like telling it “Hey, wake up and burn some of that nasty fat!” Next time you’re on the treadmill, take a few deep breaths and pump up that speed (slowly, you still need at least 3 minutes warm up) and really force yourself to the limit. Go all the way for as long as you possibly can. 20 minutes to half hour. Then add another five of minutes. You will feel totally exhausted, empty, done….
Now your body will go through a recovery phase that is much longer than usual, called excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, by which oxygen is pumped through your system to recover from the kick ass workout you gave it and calories are burned during this process. Yes, while you’re resting!
Keep in mind, I’m talking about a real “to-the-limit” exercise, but if you’re willing to tackle it, you will loose that extra pound and much faster than doing your regular workout schedule.
In this article we turn convenient packaged raviolis into a Mediterranean masterpiece with this Italian blend of low-sodium broth, vegetables, and lean pork tenderloin.
Inflammation-fighting fennel and iron-rich mushrooms provide plenty of phytonutrients, as well a rich base for garlic, rosemary and oregano. Top it off with a hint of buttery Parmesan cheese, and enjoy with a glass of pinot grigio. View full article »
Make your own marinara with this quick 30-minute meal. Most pasta dishes load up with carbs, but the shrimp in this dish add plenty of lean, filling protein to the linguine. Plus, it contains 30% of your daily iron needs. Antioxidant-rich tomatoes bring a sweet flavor to the slightly bitter olives. The secret ingredient—clam juice—pulls the garlic and parsley together with its savory flavor. Calories 410, 4 servings. View full article »