Weight loss myths are everywhere, and most of them sound completely reasonable, which is exactly why they're so hard to shake. In this episode, board-certified weight loss medicine specialist Lisa Oldson, MD busts the first five weight loss myths she hears most often in her practice, backed by real research, not diet culture folklore.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why "calories in vs. calories out" is missing a huge piece of the puzzle (and what a 2019 NIH study on ultra-processed food proves about it)
- Why there's no single "best" diet for weight loss, according to a major Stanford-led clinical trial
- Why fear of fat is misguided, and which high fat foods actually support heart health and weight management
- Why exercise isn't the weight loss silver bullet you think it is (and what it's actually essential for)
- Why "it's not working" is often the wrong conclusion when weight loss feels slow
This is part 1 of a 2-part series on the top 10 weight loss myths. Come back next week for myths 6 through 10, covering motivation, protein powder, weight loss medication, self-talk, and life after weight loss.
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