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Over the past few weeks, we have been debunking Dieting and Nutrition Myths.
Here is the fifth and final common dieting and nutrition myth debunked.
Myth 5: A low-calorie diet is the only way to lose weight
Fact: The only sure-fire way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in.
The best way to do this is to eat a healthy range of foods and increase your physical activity level. Exercise doesn’t mean you need to go to a gym or fitness center. It can be as simple as going for a walk, gardening or playing catch with your child or grandchild. Eat fewer empty calories a day and increase how much you move. Slowly but surely, pound by pound, you’ll start to notice the difference.
The bottom line? Skip the fad diets and eat as healthy as you can. Exercise more. If you splurge once in awhile, get back on track the next day.
Note: If you are physically inactive, or you have a health condition such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy or other symptoms, check with your doctor before starting an exercise program or increasing your activity level. He or she can tell you what types and amounts of activities are safe and suitable for you.
Happy Wellness Wednesday! Keep an eye on the blog for next week’s post on Eye Wellness in the Workplace.