3 MYTHS about nutrition that you should know... ➡️ MYTH 1: Carbs make you gain fat Gaining weight is very different to gaining fat .. it’s true that carbohydrates have a tendency to make you retain WATER WEIGHT .. but they do NOT make you gain fat (unless they’re consumed in excess like anything else) This is why people often see a fast (but temporary) reduction in weight when they first eliminate carbs .. but the problem with this is that it’s normally just a loss of FLUID TIP: Gaining fat doesn’t correlate to a singular macronutrient (like carbs) .. it only correlates to an excess of overall energy / calories ➡️ MYTH 2: Eating packaged foods that claim to have “reduced fat” are the healthiest options to choose Think of it like this .. when you take something away - you have to replace it with something else... Foods that have been modified to reduce the fat content are typically loaded with SUGAR instead (this is what makes them flavoursome) TIP: Reduce packaged foods if possible otherwise seek options that haven’t been overly modified ➡️ MYTH 3: Eating regularly is important otherwise your metabolism will slow down which can lead to weight gain Your body expends energy in order to break down and digest food .. but this process typically only accounts for around 10% of your overall energy expenditure (followed by exercise, movement and other bodily functions) Therefore eating more frequently does NOT create a substantial difference in your metabolism or your ability to burn calories TIP: Focus on regulating your daily energy intake without obsessing over meal times ➡️ Make sure you check out the Meal Plans on our website at www.teamrevolution.co.uk/nutrition if you’re looking for additional help with your nutrition.
Monday is a great day to start.. Grab your ingredients over the weekend.. Make a plan.. Start it Monday, stick to it 👍
