8 Fitness & Weight Loss Myths Put Bluntly

[Anonymous]

Firstly im not a personal trainer etc but I know enough from a shit-ton of research on the internet, losing about 10-20kg and talking to my martial arts coaches but lets cut the bullshit and start the list.

1. if you weigh a lot you are fat

This is probably my biggest pet peeve on this list, someones weight is not always relevant to their fitness for example do you think Alistair overeem (pro mma fighter) is fat, no he is ripped but he weights 112 kg (246 pounds) some other examples of this are (Prime) mike Tyson, Brock lesnar (debatable) and practically any bodybuilder or high level athlete also me when I was fat, i weighed 70kg now I am also 70kg but thinner than most people my age, and yes this can also mean Bmi is obsolete.

2. I'm fat because I'm big boned or my genetics make me like this

Firstly the only thing "big bones" do is make you literally heavier (refer two 1) due to them being denser, examples of this are islanders (Australian Term) and your genetics, I was originally taught that genetics define your physique then I figured out how to actually diet etc and changed my physique completely going from a potato (yes I like insulting my old self) to "normal".

3. I need to cut fat from my diet

You are warranted in believing this because its what the food industry wants you to think, my reasoning for this is two long to explain here so I will just list off my sources "Fed up, that sugar film, several you tube videos, PDHPE books, experience, common sense and several other films on netflix, So what is making me fat then you ask? Sugar is to blame, for example the healthy limit is 37.5 grams for males, 25 for females (adults), the average in America is 82 grams a day, now you see where the obesity problem comes from. PS im not saying any amount of any fat is good but some is also essential for example our good old caveman selves would of eaten their fare share of fat, but just avoid un-natural fat eg the one in most processed food.

4. Okay if sugar is bad for me I'll just eat that 0 sugar food on the supermarket shelf

NO NO NO, stop now. Sugar is 10x more addictive than cocaine so when you had that 0 sugar food did you notice a taste difference, no because it is full of sweeteners that are used to trick people into thinking they are eating healthy when they are just making themselves worse (sweeteners are just as bad as sugar) so if you want to get rid of sugar look for things ether 100% natural ingredients dont even let stores marinate meat for you, or look for food without sugar, high fructose corn syrup or any weird sounding shit.

5. You can work off a shit diet

Ok have fun let me just show you a chart, but by all means get the energy from shitty food to outdo the fat you are using to burn it off while your body is making more.

6. These people are healthy

If you are healthy just look at this chart and image and tell me thats healthy

No these people are not healthy and fat acceptance is in most cases a death sentence, but wait dont shoot my yet SOME people have little control over their fat% such as people with Hypothyroidism one disease among many that effects your health majorly but they know who they are and this isn't directed at them but on a side not its also not impossible for them to be thin etc but its a hell of a lot harder. Also some people are healthy and chubby a term that is two broadly used nowadays but being rail thin is also not always healthy as I will address next

7. being extremely thin is healthy

People such as bro bodybuilders and models eg here

These people yes they look good to some or most they have extremely good genetics, in the case of the bodybuilders steroids and the constant monitoring of professional nutritionists, trainers and i dont know in the case of the VS models but in the case of the bodybuilders hitting the gym for at LEAST 3 hours a week 6 days a week. This is another reason anorexia is a huge problem, people are in my understanding trying to get to looks like this or similar without the guidance of professionals etc and instead starving themselves.

8. eating badly is cheaper

okay you almost have a valid point, but I'll be sure to ask you in 30 years or in other words your health bills say otherwise.

In Conclusion sorry for fucking over your excuses and hope you learnt something here.

[Phoenix98]

Well I am an actual personal trainer and fitness professional so allow me to answer.

1# if you weigh a lot you are fat

This is a both yes and no type thing, if you weight a lot in most cases yes you are fat.

But you'll also weigh more if your mainly muscle weight because muscle weighs much more then fat will so you can be thinner but weigh more.

2# I'm fat because I'm big boned or my genetics make me like this.

Being big boned won't make you fat, you can still lose weight and tone up.

Actually genetics can make you fat or make it harder to lose weight that you already have. I personally know people that have a beer gut despite being champion martial artists, working out every day and never drinking a single sip of beer.

I also know people who have fat and due to their genetics giving them bad metabolism or something similar they have trouble either losing weight in general, gain fat more easily or have trouble getting rid of fat in certain areas ( and yes I know spot reduction is not a thing )

But this isn't an excuse if anything it should make you workout harder and keep to having better habits.

3# I need to cut fat from my diet

You need to cut unhealthy fat yes but you actually need to consume healthy fat which your body actually requires to function.

4# Okay if sugar is bad for me I'll just eat that 0 sugar food on the supermarket shelf

It is literally impossible to not consume sugar, sugar naturally occurs in every food. Except natural sugar is actually good for you it's artificial sugar you want to stay away from.

5# You can work off a shit diet

You should actually avoid most diets altogether and instead adopt the habit of eating a healthy intake of food meaning fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, meats, fish etc. Focus on giving your body what it actually requires in a healthy fashion.

6# These people are healthy

Those people are not healthy.

7# being extremely thin is healthy

Being extremely anything is bad for you.

Those people are overall healthy though and yes you should always have a professional like me training you or advising you if you know nothing about fitness or health.

8# Eating badly is cheaper

Making home cooked meals is always cheaper.

[myTake Owner]

so i was all right and can i message you im about to start a diet myself and would you mind if I showed you it etc?

[Phoenix98]

More or less yeah.

And sure you can message me, I'll take a look at it.

[Anonymous]

Regarding the fat thing, I workout a lot and yes I have toned limbs and slight belly fat (cause I believe it looks better than a completely flat stomach), but really no matter how much I workout, I don't have control over my curves that I naturally inherited.

I agree with this post. Love it.

[myTake Owner]

Yeah the curves thing is hugely miss understood now days for example I believe what you described is "curves" but most people just use it as a excuse etc

[Opinion Owner]

I don't. By curves I mean real curves like in the chest and hips.

[myTake Owner]

Well then congratulations you have really good genetics its just its hard to know what people mean with so many different meanings for it

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks

[lord_chilled]

there's a different between natural feminine curves (that you have) and rolls. The former is fat distrubution, the latter is extra fat deposit.
Curves = healthy, therefore very attractive. Rolls= unhealthy and unappealing. Dont try to lose the curves. They are nice and natural

[rjroy3]

Barring 4 and 5 this is 100% on point.
There are newer 0 sugar drinks that have stevia and erythritol, both are couple hundred times sweeter than sugar so it takes less to be just as sweet and neither one is bad for you and have 0 calories. That said, I'm still not a huge fan of sodas in general as far as health is concerned. Zevia is pretty good depending on the flavor, but I usually just opt for no soda unless it's in a cocktail on the weekend or rare occasions.

And you can definitely out work a shit diet. But you have to be a fuckin work horse. If you're not, then you will not. I repeat you will NOT outwork that diet. When I played basketball competitively in highschool and college I ate like shit for a large portion of the year. I'd eat a triple cheese pizza by myself and not give a fuck, because I was going to run it off later that day or the day after. When you know you're going to be sprinting, explosively jumping and doing very vigorous exertion for 6+ hours on a regular basis in a single day you don't bother looking at calories. You might look at macros, but that's it. I didn't count calories til I was in my last year of college and wasn't playing ball competitively anymore. Because I began to put on weight with my poor dieting habits at the time xD. But I was a solid 6-8% bodyfat on a shit diet for years. Had I paid attention to calories I could still maintain that on a shit diet, but I would have to track it to match my work output. a lot of people in fitness don't like to accept it, because it's not necessarily healthy. But as far as fat gain is concerned calories in vs calories out is the deciding factor above all else.

[pretty-kitty]

Big bone is a thing, everyone has different frames so yeah it is a thing, being fat isn't being big ones but people need to understand that not everyone can look like a model. I have broad shoulders, wider how.. I have a big frame compared to someone like Miranda Kerr for example.

Also it's not just sugar that makes people overweight, carbs are a massive issue for slot of people who are overweight. Yes carbs turn into sugar when the body processes them but when writing someone likes this you should mention carbs as well.

Mostly the reason people are overweight is that they eat too much and don't work out enough. No matte what you eat, is you stick to your calorie intake then you won't gain weight to you will lose weight. It's not healthy for you but it will work.

[V01D_Entertainment]

What a load of BS! For real, are you not aware that this "big bone" thing started as a joke? C'mon! :D

[pretty-kitty]

@V01D_Entertainment People can have different frames and I'm not talking about fat, I am naturally just bigger than some girls. I could never get as tiny as a model such as Miranda Kerr, it would be impossible for me to be that small unless I was anorexic or something. How do you explain that? That's right I have a bigger frame than her. When I think big bones, I think of people that a naturally larger when they're at a healthy weight, broad shoulders, broad feet, even my fingers are quite big. I'm not fat though.

[Oram52]

Good Take.

One has to take personal responsibility. People will make any excuse. From all these myths 'eating healthy is expensive' is the biggest problem I have with. I know from personal experience that's not the case. If they ate healthy rest of the myths wouldn't be needed.

Nice job dealing with these myths. It was very informative.

[Goandtellyourmama]

Very interesting but problematic mytake, thanks for it!

I would like to add just one major thought on this: We have a clear image of what is "healthy and sexy". Society doesn't judge people by how healthy they are. A man who doesn't have a sixpack, has some fat on his body but exercises and eats well won't be looked at like a bodybuilder. A VS model might be sicker than a girl wearing size 8.

We are just so critical with every gramm of fat, as if it's the devil sticked to your soul.

[lord_chilled]

I think people should be respectful and not make fun of each others appearances... Hiwever this fat acceptance thing is utter retardery...
Overweight people should be encouraged to get healthy in a positive way, instead of just letting them be like that..

[slutsdontgetoral]

Stop looking for quick fixes. I have tried every one and they don't work long term. BUILD YOUR METABOLISM by regular feedings that don't elevate blood sugar. I am 51 years old. I weigh the same as I did when I graduated high school and my waist size is the same. Stay at 8% body fat eating 4,000 calories a day eating only meat, eggs, nuts, oil, butter and vegetables.

[AlwaysBelieving]

Cool man...

Side note: If I still weighed the same as I did, I'd still be 105 lbs (if that) at 5'4"

[samsmoove]

8% bodyfat is very unhealthy and the only people who stay at that body fat healthily are bodybuilders who use TREN.

[slutsdontgetoral]

@samsmoove I just don't eat carbs. Don't like tren or anything that raises the blood pressure. All the strong shit raises BP. I'm 51. 250mg of Test and 300mg equipoise a week. Blood work comes back beautiful. 101 Cholesterol.

[samsmoove]

U must have premium genetics then

[slutsdontgetoral]

@samsmoove Arms and legs yes. Torso no. I'm actually 51 and have trained for 37 years. Consistency is everything. That and I never overtrain.

[Halotestin]

Equipoise is lovely

[slutsdontgetoral]

@Halotestin I stay on Eq year round. Like your username. Did halo once 5 years ago and almost ended up in the hospital. I'll never again take anything that isn't safe to stay on year round.

[Halotestin]

I just bump with halo 2 weeks pre-contest. Love it though. My year round is always a combo of EQ, Primo, test and nandrolone. usually run 2 or 3 of those at any given time

[slutsdontgetoral]

@Halotestin Nandrolone makes me look like the Pillsbury dough boy. I did halo for 4 weeks at 45mg/day. Violent vomiting and stomach upset. Too too much. If I did it again I would just do 10 to 20 mg. Would love a large supply of American anavar. 50 mg a day. Feel so good on it. No sides.

[Halotestin]

anavar is great, but I've never run more than 10mg of halo. that makes sense lol

[JailbaitGamerGirl]

@Halotestin You're not supposed to get below 10%, one of my cousins is almost because he works out so much, and his doctor wants him to eat more pizza.

[Halotestin]

@JailbaitGamerGirl
1. that's wrong, it just depends on the individuals natural tolerance
2. I'm talking about 10mg as a dosing of steroids lmao, not 10% boyfriend

[V01D_Entertainment]

The Nr.1 and the most enduring, harmful myth about weight loss is this sick, persistent belief that THERE ARE SHORTCUTS!

Truth is, there are NO shortcuts! Nada! No pill, no magic product, no nothing.
Just hunger-inducing salad diet and high-motivation-requiring cardio exercises! That is the only way!

[Josht13]

pretty good I wish you tackled the insane idea some people have that weight loss is magical e. g. you need these pills or have coconut oil in every meal to lose fat. when in reality it's calories in vs calories out many people don't like the idea they are fat cos they are greedy but it's true.

[sedrftvgyhujik]

I agree big boned does not extend to being obese and very few pepole where obese before cheep and fast food
so it is down to you but also down to the marketers and producers of junk food and the government to discourage unhealthy eating via taxation on fried foods and high fructose corn syrup like they tax alcohol and cigarettes.

[Nainakhan]

This is a very informative post, How can decrease only belly fat. I have a fatty belly, I do exercise on a daily basis and after a long time diet, my belly is still fatty. What i have to do, is there any permanent treatment for this.

[myTake Owner]

1. Are you just fatty in your belly and no where else?
2. Is your diet a caloric defect (you eat slightly less then your body burns)?
3. I am pretty sure there is a treatment for this but im not sure on the effectiveness of it (they literally cut the fat off)
Ask @Pheonix98 he is a actual personal trainer and should know more about this than me

[BlueEyesWD]

Great take though I have to ask something, what about candida? is that a myth? some people claim are getting fat because of that, one of my aunts have this problem and she follows the candida diet ( I think it's called) and she is thinner now and healthier.

[CactusJuice]

Great, yet another weight loss rant from a kid with zero real-world experience or credentials.

[myTake Owner]

apart from applying them all myself and seeing changes etc, seeing changes in others, hearing the same things from dozens of websites, teachers and pro athletes sure I agree I have no credentials, I dont but I know more than the general population

[Halotestin]

Great, yet another middle-aged man who is mad that he looks like garbage and is rapidly gaining more adipose tissue.

[burlen]

@CactusJuice. Can I know the aspects of the piece you disagree with, please?

[bubblybex]

great take! i agree with the weight=fat thing, its so annoying when people compare their weights without taking their muscle into consideration

[404filenotfound]

I'm not saying that I'm not overweight but I do think that I'm big boned as well; people always look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them how much I weigh.

[sangess]

Thank you. Hopefully people will take a lot from this, I definitely did!

[JadeTea]

Wow ok. I decided to skim through this as it seems natural Anyways good job.

[Sublime45]

Excellent take! People commonly misunderstand weight loss.

[John_Doesnt]

I'm disappointed. I clicked hoping to see tons of sexy "after" photos, but there's only one.

[Anon-ymous1]

Diet and exercise. And sleep right. How is that hard? It ain't, man.

[Likes2drive]

Pretty good take, and obviously obesity is getting out of hand