If you are overweight or obese ensure to stay away from these commonly discussed myths & beliefs as none of these are scientifically supported.
Myth 1: Small sustained changes in energy intake or expenditure will produce large, long-term weight changes
Fact: Little changes in caloric intake or burning do not build-up indefinitely. Body mass changes eventually cancel out any change in calorie burning or intake.
Myth 2: Setting realistic goals in obesity treatment is important because otherwise patients will become frustrated and lose less weight
Fact: People achieve more by setting rather more challenging goals.
Myth 3: Large, rapid weight loss is associated with poorer long-term weight outcomes than is slow, gradual weight loss
Fact: People who lose weight quickly are actually more likely to weigh less after many years.
Myth 4: Assessing the stage of change or diet readiness is important in helping patients who seek weight-loss treatment
Fact: Among people who seek weight loss treatment, research suggests that examining readiness does not predict weight loss or helps to make it happen.
Myth 5: Physical-education classes in their current format play an important role in preventing or reducing childhood obesity
Fact: Physical education classes currently do not appear to counteract obesity.
Myth 6: Breast-feeding is protective against obesity
Fact: Although breastfeeding has advantages for both mother and child, data does not confirm that it protects against obesity.
Myth 7: A bout of sexual activity burns 100 to 300 kcal for each person involved
Fact: In reality, it is just about one-twentieth of that on average, and not much more than resting on the couch.
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