1. All calories are created equal. What we need to do is make sure we eat the right amount of calories". As long as you eat foods that are low-glycemic, you can eat a lot more than you thought you could and still lose weight. Just make sure the foods you eat are low on the glycemic index scale!
2. Carbs will make me fat. This isn't true. Carbs are very necessary for your body. You can't lose weight without them; just make sure you skip the refined sugars and flour. You can eat pancakes, french toast and even dessert, as long as you make them with low-glycemic ingredients.
3. Low-carb foods are the only way to lose weight. Your body needs carbs in order to keep your blood sugar stable. The key is to eat the good carbs like fruits, veggies and whole grains
4. Weight-loss is all about willpower. If you don't eat, you won't gain weight" Not really. You don't need to deny yourself the foods you love! You actually should eat 5-6 times a day so that you can keep your blood sugar stable and you don't have any spikes in your insulin. When you actually eat low-glycemic foods you won't feel hunger pangs and you will lose weight!
To lose weight, you need to speed up your metabolism. Do this by eating lots of low-glycemic foods all through the day.
Here are some tips:
*Make sure you eat a big breakfast that is filled with good carbs. I offer a fitness tip of the week, join my newsletter.
