Current Events > Do you believe these diet and exercise myths?

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Do you think the following are true or false?

1) Myth: Doing crunches and abdominal exercises alone will get rid of belly fat.

Result: False

2) Myth: Machines are always a safer option than free weights and body weight exercises.

Result: False

3) Myth: I'm trying to bulk up, so I can't do cardio. I just need to lift heavy weights and eat lots of protein.

Result: False

4) Myth: Cardio is better for toning up than weight training.

Result: False

5) Myth: You have to eat five times a day to lose weight.

Result: True

6) Myth: Your muscles grow while you're working out.

Result: False

7) Myth: High reps will make me leaner.

Result: False

8) Myth: Low intensity cardio is better than high intensity for fat loss.

Result: True

Source: http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/episodes/Diet-and-Exercise-Myths/8635772
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FlashOfLight posted...

5) Myth: You have to eat five times a day to lose weight.

Result: True

I eat once a day and I'm losing weight >->
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FlashOfLight posted...

5) Myth: You have to eat five times a day to lose weight.

Result: True

wut
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FlashOfLight posted...

5) Myth: You have to eat five times a day to lose weight.

Result: True

Wow poor people are idiots just stop eating LMAO.
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Calories in Vs calories out is the only thing that matters at all for weight loss. It doesn't matter how you achieve that.

FlashOfLight posted...

5) Myth: You have to eat five times a day to lose weight.

Result: True

I ate 1-2 times a day and lost weight
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Here is the explanation given by them on number 5 -

"You must eat consistently throughout the day to stabilize your blood sugar and increase your metabolism. This does not mean five big meals but rather smaller portions throughout the day."
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FlashOfLight posted...

5) Myth: You have to eat five times a day to lose weight.

Result: True

8) Myth: Low intensity cardio is better than high intensity for fat loss.

Result: True

Losing weight is about Calories in <<<<< Calories out.

For the most part there isn't much difference between HIIT and LISS when it comes to fat loss.
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yeah that eating one is a bit ambiguous

assuming that you're eating salads maybe?
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Supra574 posted...

yeah that eating one is a bit ambiguous

assuming that you're eating salads maybe?

Eating small meals 5-6 times a day keeps your metabolism going strong the whole day and is seen as the more health way to lose weight, but it's not necessary.
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Jet_Enduro101 posted...

Calories in Vs calories out is the only thing that matters at all for weight loss. It doesn't matter how you achieve that.

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FlashOfLight posted...

2) Myth: Machines are always a safer option than free weights and body weight exercises.

Result: False

Well yeah, when you include the qualifier "always" the majority of statements about anything will be false
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Jet_Enduro101 posted...

Calories in Vs calories out is the only thing that matters at all for weight loss. It doesn't matter how you achieve that.

experts disagree

Omnislasher posted...

Jet_Enduro101 posted...

Calories in Vs calories out is the only thing that matters at all for weight loss. It doesn't matter how you achieve that.

experts disagree

Which ones?
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DarkChozoGhost posted...

FlashOfLight posted...

2) Myth: Machines are always a safer option than free weights and body weight exercises.

Result: False

Well yeah, when you include the qualifier "always" the majority of statements about anything will be false

True, that can apply to anything if one wants to get technical.
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