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The myth:<\/strong> Small portions are the key to losing weight. Energy density is the amount of energy (or calories) per gram of food which means we can eat more of them while consuming fewer calories. Foods that are low in energy density include fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meat, fish, eggs, rice, potatoes, pasta and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Slimming World\u2019s Food Optimising programme is based on this sciencce \nof energy density. Members can eat as much low energy dense and filling \nfoods as they can, aka \u201cfree foods\u201d, without having to worry of gaining \nweight and still see a great drop on the scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The myth:<\/strong> It\u2019s harder to lose weight when you\u2019re older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The truth:<\/strong> There\u2019s no proof that losing weight is \nmuch easier when you\u2019re younger. It could actually be much easier to \ndrop the pounds if you\u2019ve swapped partying, takeaways and \neating-on-the-go for home cooking and healthy snacks as you\u2019ve got \nolder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you follow a healthy eating regimen and support it with daily \nexercises, you\u2019re sure to shed weight whatever your age group is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The myth:<\/strong> Diets only work short-term and you always put weight back on again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The truth:<\/strong> If your diet is a quick fix, restrictive \nand short term then it\u2019s most likely true because with those types of \ndiets, as soon as you go back to the way of eating that made you gain \nweight in the first place, the numbers on the scale will go up again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many unrealistic diets out there. They may seem promising \nat first and at short term might get you some good results but they\u2019re \nnot just sustainable. At Slimming World the focus is on long-term \nlifestyle changes that are practical, realistic and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The myth:<\/strong> I\u2019m too busy to exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The truth:<\/strong> You don\u2019t have to hit the gym or run for \nmiles to count as exercise. You can start small by walking extra steps, \nparking farther away from the office, using the stairs instead of the \nlift, etc. The goal is to gradually build up your activity. The myth:<\/strong> It\u2019s in the genes. If diets didn\u2019t work for my mum, they won\u2019t work for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The truth:<\/strong> If it didn\u2019t work for a family member, it\n doesn\u2019t mean that it won\u2019t work for you just because you have the same \ngenes. The important thing to remember, though, is that they didn\u2019t fail\n at dieting \u2013 the diets failed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Credit: http:\/\/www.derbytelegraph.co.uk\/healthy-eating-slimming-myths-busted\/story-26168919-detail\/story.html#aZFVYO3by5fSD4oF.99<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The myth: Small portions are the key to losing weight.The truth: It\u2019s an out-of-date myth that you have to deprive your appetite in order to lose weight. We now know it\u2019s not feeling hungry, but satisfied, that counts. Instead of focusing on the amount it\u2019s wiser to pick your food that you plate carefully. 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The truth:<\/strong> It\u2019s an out-of-date myth that you have to deprive your appetite in order to lose weight. We now know it\u2019s not feeling hungry, but satisfied, that counts. Instead of focusing on the amount it\u2019s wiser to pick your food that you plate carefully. It\u2019s possible to lose weight whilst eating satisfying, filling meals and it\u2019s done by choosing foods that are low in energy density. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSlimming World\u2019s Head of Nutrition and Research Dr Jacquie Lavin says: \n\u201cBreaking activity into manageable blocks will help you get in the habit\n and you never know you might even really enjoy it!\u201d Finding ways to \nmake being more active a habit is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n