Why cant i lose weight? - Diet Facts and Fiction:

Lets start with a fact - everybody can lose weight. Sure, it might be more difficult for some people than for others but we can all lose weight. Today we are going to look at popular dieting myths and see which ones are true, if any.

Fact or Fiction

I'm fat because it runs in the family - its genetic

You are not fat because of genetics. You might be more prone to certain conditions because of genetics, you may store weight in a different way and in different places to other people and you will definitely have a different figure to the next person. But you are not fat because it runs in the family. You are overweight because you eat more calories than you burn. There are plenty of resources on this site to help get you started losing weight - and you can lose weight.

verdict: fiction

Losing weight is hard - its not even worth it

Regardless of it being hard, it is worth it or you wouldn't be here trying to do something about being overweight. OK, is losing weight hard? Well yes it can be. For a lot of people it is a real struggle but for others it is easy, especially once they get into a routine. The key is to find a diet that you think will suit your life style and Stick With It. Try Fat Loss For Idiots or weight watchers for a good diet program that will help you with every step. It is a lifestyle change and once you realize that and see that its not something you are aiming to do in a set period of time it all becomes much easier and weight falls off without you even noticing.

verdict: fiction

I'm overweight but i am healthy

It is true that you can be overweight and healthy, but you are at a much greater risk of a lot of conditions. Diabetes, Cancer, Congestive Heart Failure and Depression are a few of these conditions. So sure you can be happy and healthy and overweight, but is it worth the risk? Well thats your call

Verdict - Undecided

OK those are three myths i really wanted to address, so lets now take a look at some quick weight loss myths

I wont be able to eat foods i like ever again!

Fiction - You wont be able to eat things like cheese cake in abundance again, or even every day - but as a treat you will be able to occasionally. And once you hit your desired weight you will add a fair few calories to your diet as you will only be trying to maintain your weight

Skipping Breakfast Will Help Me lose Weight

Fiction - that would mean less calories during the day, but it means your metabolism (fat burning process) doesn't start till you have lunch! Overall, it is best to start the day with a healthy breakfast

OK that's it. Looking back through it there are not facts here so maybe it should be diet myths not fact or fiction