Kalamazzo FBBC December 2017

2 MYTHS YOU PROBABLY BELIEVE ABOUT BURNING FAT

Myth: If you work out all the time, you can eat whatever you want

Last month, we covered three of the biggest fitness myths that everybody seems to believe. But when it comes to burning fat and losing weight, there’s no shortage of bad advice out there. Here are two more fitness fallacies to eliminate from your repertoire. Myth: Calories are king Today, it seems everybody’s obsessed with counting calories, and to some extent, this makes sense. After all, it’s an undeniable fact that if your caloric intake is outmatched by the calories you burn, you’re going to lose weight. But this kind of thinking breaks down when you realize that all calories aren’t actually created equal. Nobody is going to argue that pounding a 600-calorie caramel milkshake at lunchtime will curb your cravings as effectively as a 600-calorie salmon fillet with a side of spinach. It’s true that counting calories has been shown to help certain individuals stay on track, but there are just as many people that find it to be a cumbersome, complicated process, forcing them to prematurely jump ship on their weight-loss journey.

Okay, so maybe you don’t have to count every calorie you ingest, but you will have to reign in your diet a bit. And no, that doesn’t mean you should go look up the latest hyper-intense fad diet and attempt to stick to it religiously. For nearly all of us, this is a recipe for failure. In addition, don’t bother with a detox; studies show they can actually cause us to gain weight as our body scrambles to stop itself from starving. For most people, a good first step can simply be to cut out processed foods and other common offenders. A general rule of thumb is that if you can imagine growing it in a garden or buying it from the butcher shop, you’re in the clear. Honestly, though, there’s no blanket solution that will burn off your excess fat like butter. You need to figure out a realistic diet and exercise routine that works for you, and that you can stick to for the long run.

“KFBBC has literally changed my life for the better! I have struggled with the ups and downs of my weight after giving birth to six beautiful babies over a 12-year time period. “I was diagnosed in April with skin cancer and quickly realized I needed to make some life changes to better myself. In May 2017, I made the decision to walk through the doors a KFBBC and never looked back. I was hooked from day one and began working out daily. I have found great inspiration from all the coaches and other like-minded individuals who have pushed me and believed in me, even when I didn’t always believe in myself. “I love the newfound strength I have, not only on the outside but also on the inside. I am so thankful and grateful to have found such an amazing place!” –Kitty Coburn

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