Jillian Michaels, the hardcore personal trainer from NBC’s Biggest Loser teaches TIME what to eat at the office while on a diet
It has been my fear of getting a beer belly that limits my intake of beer, but now a study gives even more reason to avoid indulging. This study suggests that you won’t necessarily get a gut, but gain weight everywhere!
The beer myth has been busted! According to research from European health study the weight doesn’t only go to the gut. The study also suggests that drinking less beer would help to decrease extra weight gain, which is still bad news.
Read more about this study…unless you rather not know so you can enjoy your beer without a guilt gut.
We’re always told that mother knows best, and when it comes to eating our vegetables and getting enough sleep she was right.
But some of her other medical advice — such as waiting an hour after eating before swimming — just doesn’t hold water, according to the authors of two new books about health myths.
Here are some medical wive’s tales unveiled:
Sugar makes kids hyper. Parents insist this one is true, even though 12 studies have shown no effect between children’s behavior and the sugar in their foods.
You should wait an hour after eating before you go swimming. Scientists have labeled that advice “questionable” since 1961. Exercising after eating a big meal may make people feel uncomfortable, but it won’t cause life-threatening cramps.
You need to stay awake if you have a concussion. Most people with concussions will not fall into comas if they go to sleep. If a doctor says the concussion needs no treatment, there’s no reason not to sleep.
According to USAToday.com
The diet industry is huge, and full of conflicting information. It can be very difficult to decipher what you can and can’t eat, and when, how much exercise you should be getting, and even whether or not diets work. Here is a helpful list of common diet myths debunked, to give you the truth about weight loss.
You can eat after 8 P.M. - it doesn’t matter when you eat; all that matters is how many calories you consume and burn during the day.
There are no negative-calorie foods - Citrus and celery gained some popularity when it was rumored that the effort (in calories burned) it took to eat these foods negated the calories consumed. This is untrue.
Liquid calories count - Sometimes people forget to consider drinks when they tally up the calories they consume over the course of a day. However, liquid calories can add up, so sticking to water might be a good plan.
Dessert can be dinner - Cutting out all sweets, especially if you have a sweet tooth, may not be a great idea because you’re more likely to binge after a prolonged diet. Instead, to satisfy your cravings, it is okay to - once in a while - skip your main course and go straight to a dessert. This way you’re likely consuming the same amount of calories, and you still get to satisfy the sweet tooth.
Moderately overweight kids shouldn’t be put on restrictive diets - Kids who are 10-15 pounds overweight should make simple and healthy changes to their lifestyles - such as adding more fruits and veggies, and replacing TV and computer time with exercise. Kids need nutrients and activity, and so a low-cal diet is not the answer.
Calorie-free soft drinks may make you fat - It’s unclear why, but people who drink low-calorie soda - versus people who drink regular soft drinks or none at all - are more likely to be overweight.
You can lose more in cold weather - While it may seem like you gain weight during winter because of your more sedentary lifestyle, your metabolism actually speeds up to keep you warm. You may, therefore, burn more calories when it’s cold.
Yo-yo dieting won’t wreck your metabolism - A common diet myth is that losing and gaining weight over and over ruins your metabolism. However, studies show that after years of yo-yo dieting your metabolism will stay where it should be.
There’s no need to shun red meat on a low-fat diet - Sure, some cuts of meat are full of fat. However, extra-lean ground beef, as “select” grades of lean cuts like top round and tenderloin are diet-friendly.
Diets do work - But you have to find the one that best fits your tastes and lifestyle.
Sugar may be sweeter than we think. Here, surprising truths you haven’t heard about sugar and your sweetener-of-choice.
#1: It Doesn’t Make You Fat
Sugar doesn’t go straight to your thighs, but it may make you eat more. Sugary foods tend to be high-calorie and cause a spike in blood sugar, followed by a sudden drop that can leave you feeling depleted and hungry.
#2: Not All Sugars Are Created Equal
Your body responds to various sugars in slightly different ways.
#3: It May Improve Your Workout
A pre-workout snack that contains dextrose, such as whole-grain toast with peanut butter and honey, might help you go farther or faster.
#4: It Wreaks Havoc on Your Skin
Eating a lot of sugary foods can trigger chronic, low-level inflammation throughout your body, which sends the aging process into overdrive.
#5: Shocking Sugar Fact: It Doesn’t Cause Diabetes
The exact trigger for diabetes isn’t well understood, but genetic and lifestyle factors — such as being overweight and sedentary — appear to play key roles.
#6: You Can Get Addicted to It
A recent study by New Zealand researchers suggests that sugary cereals and baked goods have qualities that are similar to those of addictive drugs.
#7: It Can Make You Catch a Cold
Eating too many sweets can suppress your white blood cells, meaning you’re more susceptible to infectious illnesses like colds and flu
#8: Artificial Sweeteners May Actually Cause Weight Gain
The theory: Because these sweeteners taste like sugar but aren’t the real thing, your body keeps craving it.
#9: Some Sugar Contains Antioxidants
Research in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that dark and blackstrap molasses contain the most antioxidants, followed by honey, brown sugar, and maple syrup
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Sometimes the things that we may pride ourselves in are the things that are actually hurting us. Here are some “good” habits that we may want to consider changing.
1. “I rarely miss a day at the gym.”
2. “I don’t eat sweets.”
3. “I’ve gotten my body fat down to 18 percent.”
4. “I’ve cut way back on carbs.”
5. “I’ve stuck it out, regardless, in my relationship.”
With the new year many people are starting to focus their attention on their diet and health, but before you make any drastic changes make sure that you’re making a healthy solution and not a gamble.
Whether you’re considering the latest superfood or ready for a detox do your research and consider the risks.
By avoiding common gym mistakes you can get the most out of your workout this year!
Going to the gym in a step in the right direction, but not enough to achieve your resolution to get fit. Here’s a list of guidelines that you need to consider the next time you’re at the gym.
Now you’ll really feel the burn, but you’ll also really love the results!
There are tons of food myths circulating that claim to help you lose weight, be healthier, etc. Ever wonder how many of them are actually true? Here’s a list of a bunch that are, some surprisingly, untrue. I repeat: The following old wives’ tales are NOT TRUE.
Certain foods can burn fat.
It’s better to eat six mini meals than three squares.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are more nutritious than frozen ones.
Decaf coffee has no caffeine.
Margarine is better than butter.
Bananas are fattening.
Cravings are your body’s way of telling you it needs something.
Cooking veggies destroys their vitamin content.
Check out this video that debunks even more food myths…
Myth #1: A -fiber diet will prevent colon cancer - Read about it
Myth #2: A soy burger is healthier than a beef burger -Read about it
Myth #3: Ginkgo biloba will improve your memory -Read about it
Myth #4: Antibacterial soap is better than regular soap for beating germs -Read about it
Myth #5 : The higher the SPF of a sunscreen, the better - Read about it
Myth #6: Only women get breast cancer - Read about it
Myth #7: Aerobic exercise is the only workout that will keep your heart healthy - Read about it
Myth #8 : A PSA of 4 or higher means prostate cancer -Read about it
Myth #9 : Only old men develop Alzheimer’s disease - Read about it
According to Shannon Davis
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