Eating fat will not make you fat
“Many clients come to me and are terrified of eating avocados, nuts, hummus, and other healthy fats as they claim that the foods are ‘too fattening and caloric.’ I explain that fat is digested slower than carbs and protein and will also help promote satiety. Full-fat dairy products, nuts and plant-based fats promote weight loss, not inhibit it.” – Eliza Savage, MS, certified dietitian nutritionist.
Allergy meds can cause weight gain
“Some common over-the-counter medications can hurt weight loss. I advise people trying to lose weight to use antihistamines sparingly. Try spot-treating the symptoms instead. If you have nasal symptoms, consider only nasal sprays rather than a pill.” – Chandler Park, MD, founder of CancerVisit.
Fast weight loss isn’t fat loss
“Fast weight loss, such as five kilograms in two weeks, that results from extreme food restriction, juice cleanses, or cutting out carbohydrates completely is mostly due to loss of water weight and muscle mass, and can be very unhealthy. This weight loss is not sustainable and is usually regained back fast and results in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, which messes up your metabolism. The actual kilograms you want to lose and keep off – kilograms of fat – require a meal plan that includes all food groups and is not overly restrictive so that you can fuel your body to burn fat efficiently.” – Rachel Goodman, RD, CDN, owner of Rachel Good Nutrition.