Top 20 dieting myths to forget in 2020

With the start of a new year upon us, now is a good time to reflect on some of the weight loss myths that have been popular over the past decade.

We’ve compiled a list of the most common weight loss myths we want you to leave behind in 2019:

1. You have to give up your favourite foods to lose weight
2. You have to cut carbs to lose weight
3. You have to be hungry or starving to lose weight
4. Bread is bad for you
5. Skipping meals will help you lose weight faster
6. Snacking is bad and leads to weight gain
7. You can’t have any treats or sweets if you’re trying to lose weight
8. You have to cut sugar to lose weight
9. Eating pasta leads to weight gain
10. Eating fat makes you fat
11. Fruit has too much sugar
12. You need to detox to kickstart your metabolism
13. Juice cleanses help to detoxify the body
14. Eating gluten-free is healthier and will make you lose weight
15. You need to exercise intensely to lose weight
16. Certain foods will help you burn fat
17. Bananas are fattening
18. Dairy is bad for you
19. Going vegetarian or vegan will guarantee you lose weight
20. Coconut oil will solve all your problems.

After reading all these myths it’s important to note that there is no magic bullet when it comes to losing weight and being healthy, and you don’t have to sacrifice carbs, fruit or the foods you love to achieve your goals. If you’re looking to lose weight, don’t search for that quick fix as it’s possible to lose weight while eating delicious whole foods with the occasional treat.

Speak to your Jenny Craig Consultant to find out more today!

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Since the initial opening in 1983, Jenny Craig Australia and New Zealand has expanded to more than 100 centres across the two countries. Each component of Jenny Craig’s program has also progressed over the past 35 years to fuel the company’s growth and ensure it remains one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading weight management companies.