June 28, 2008
Topic:
Fitness and supplement myths
We live in a time where information is very abundant, especially with the internet. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there that remains common thinking despite tons of scientific evidence proving otherwise.
1. Colon cleansing and detoxification - Colon cleansing dates all the way back to ancient Egypt where medicine men believed it helped to rid the body of toxins. However, according to Dr. Robert Siegel, of The American College of gastroenterology, “it’s totally fallacy”. Furthermore colon cleansing can lead to electrolyte imbalances, salt depletion and excessive cleansing could lead to anemia and even heart failure. It’s time people realize that this practice is not supported by the medical community.
2. You can eat all you want and still lose weight – The concept of losing weight without watching your calories is very appealing and advertised all the time in books and programs. But no matter what diet you’re on, whether low carb, high carb, high protein, vegetarian, the simple rule still applies. You must be in a caloric deficit to lose weight. This is the law of thermodynamics. Dieting without counting calories is, to me like running blindfolded. You’re just guessing. As you become healthier and more used to eating healthy, yes you can learn to eye the right portions but this takes practice and is not for a beginner.
3. Being skinny means being healthy - I have witnessed many very thin people get exhausted after several minutes of moderate aerobics. Very often, naturally skinny people, despite what they say about their super fast metabolism, simply don’t eat enough calories, especially in the form of protein and have very little muscle mass. This can lead to major bone density and mobility problems later in life. Furthermore, if they never exercise, there cardio health will be no better than a heavy person who never exercises. A very thin person should focus on increasing their caloric content with healthy, clean foods and add in some strength training.
Question from viewers: (Received via Phone calls)
John
Whenever I workout, it seem like the back of my legs always get sore? Why is this? Am I doing something wrong?
Carol
I tend to carry a lot of belly fat. What’s the best way to get rid of it without losing any in my chest?
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