The path to fitness is full of common misconceptions
Here are some common phrases said by people who are dieting:

• “If I exercise enough, I can eat what I want.” On average, one hour of walking burns 250 calories but an ice cream sundae can have double that. I guarantee the sundae will be eaten a lot faster that it will take to burn it off on the treadmill
• “I don’t drink soda.” Empty calories are still empty calories, whether they come from soda or other beverages such as tea or fruit juices
• “I eat organic chips which are healthier.” Unfortunately, organic chips, cookies, etc. are still chips, cookies, etc. are no less fattening.
• “I choose low fat or fat free snacks” Truth is they are usually processed refined carbs which make you even hungrier in no time.
• You’ve got to live it! ™

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There’s a science to weight loss and the struggle to diet
Here is the latest thinking behind the science of weight loss:

• There’s a genetic component (in other words, there is a “fat gene”)
• Some people just have more fat cells
• Your metabolism can change making it harder to lose weight once you gain weight
• Stress can cause you to crave carb-rich snack foods
• Not enough sleep (sleep deprivation triggers a decrease in leptin which helps us feel full and an increase in ghrelin which makes us feel hungry)
• Your spouse’s weight matters (if one spouse is obese, the other is 37% likely to become obese, too)