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Scientific weight loss

February 2, 2008 in Weight Loss Myths by Allen | No comments

I just read an article titled “Go for Scientific Weight Loss.”

I was intrigued because I find that almost all weight-loss advice is based on myths and misinformation rather than the truths.

Well, once again, I was disappointed with what I read. The title was right on, but the content was a bunch of hogwash.

Here are just some of the “scientific” (but completely wrong) concepts presented:

* Obesity is a disease which can “sneak right up on you like a homicidal lunatic.”
* You shouldn’t drink tap water that’s loaded with minerals that aren’t good for you.
* The more water you drink, the less hungry you feel.
* Water will flush toxins from your body when you lose weight
* Supplements that improve metabolic control should be part of any weight-loss program
* Avoid drinking soda pop in aluminum cans because it’s bad for your brain
* Eat your “bad” foods but only once per week
* Fat is “contagious”

Honestly, I’ve rarely seen so much misinformation in one article.

Allen Oelschlaeger
Author of Finally, the Straight Scoop About Weight, Nutrition, and Fitness

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