Obesity Myths and Facts

There has been a tremendous increase in obesity rates all over the world. Especially during this pandemic, it has taken a huge toll on our lives. The pandemic situation has forced people to stay indoors while binge eating every time and being lethargic. With obesity, the myths about the disease have also seen an increase. But the truth is you don’t know the facts behind obesity and tend to believe in rumors. The social media, public, and government have often come ahead to defend unsupported beliefs.

Here are the 5 most common Myths about Obesity-

Myth 1- Obesity is caused by poor lifestyle choices
Most obese people say that the cause behind their obesity is an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. It’s very common to hear from obese people about being lazy or experiencing a lack of motivation.

Fact- There are multiple causes behind obesity
Obesity is not just because of poor lifestyle choices. Some people eat healthily but still put on weight as they do not involve in any kind of physical activity.

Myth 2- Weight loss is the key to fix every health issue
Weight loss can decrease the chances of developing heart diseases, any type of cancer, or diabetes. People believe that if you have a fit body and weight is maintained then you will not have any further health issues.

Fact- Weight loss can also cause health issues
Weight-loss can improve your overall health but that doesn’t mean you will not have any health issues. Significant weight loss can lead you towards stress, psychological issues, hormone disruption, and metabolic complications. You can also experience nutrition deficiency. Weight loss done under expert guidance can help you in preventing the side-effects.

Myth 3- Increase the intake of fruits and vegetable aids in weight loss
Some people believe that increased intake of fruits and vegetables aids in weight loss. They start taking a fruit diet and avoid carbs and other proteins that are present in a healthy meal.

Fact- It can make you look lean
If you are strictly on fruits and vegetable diet, and not eating anything else then you might not look healthy. It can lead you towards a lean body with no mass at all.

Myth 4- Have realistic weight-loss goals
People say having realistic weight loss goals make sure that you lose weight.

Fact- Having ambitious goals is good
Having realistic goals is great, but according to studies on weight loss, a person with ambitious goals tends to lose more weight.

Myth 5- Having breakfast prevents obesity
Some people believe that eating heavy breakfast and skipping dinner would prevent obesity and aids in weight loss.

Fact- You should prefer light dinner
There is no evidence to support this statement that if you skip dinner, you will achieve a healthy weight loss. In fact, you should take light dinner every day to ensure no midnight cravings.

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