Weight loss myths you should toss.

These outdated weight loss myths have been around forever—and they’re sabotaging your progress without you even realizing it. Let’s bust them wide open and show you what actually works.

Eat Less, Move More Is the Answer

Why it’s a myth:
This oversimplified advice sounds logical, but your body is not a machine. Chronically undereating and overexercising raises cortisol (your stress hormone), slows your metabolism, and triggers cravings, making fat loss harder, not easier. Nutrition is 80% of the weight loss equation, not the other way around.

What to do instead:
Fuel your body with real food at every meal: quality protein, fiber-rich carbs, and healthy fats. Prioritize exercise that you can sustain and that works for your unique body, such as walking daily and strength training a few times a week, while eating enough to support your hormones and metabolism.

All Fat Makes You Fat

Why it’s a myth:
Fat was wrongly blamed for weight gain, but it’s actually processed carbs and sugar that do the damage. Healthy fats help keep you full, regulate hormones, and support fat loss when eaten in balance.

What to do instead:
Ditch low-fat products and add healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, seeds, and full-fat yogurt to your meals. They help you feel satisfied and prevent overeating later, making healthy fats your ally in your weight loss journey.

Carbs Are the Enemy

Why it’s a myth:
Not all carbs are equal. Processed carbs (white bread, chips, fried foods…) spike your blood sugar and lead to fat storage, but fiber-rich carbs (whole grains, starchy veggies, beans, fruits) are your body’s preferred energy source and actually support fat loss.

What to do instead:
Focus on whole carbs like berries, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and lentils. Always pair them with quality protein and healthy fats to avoid a blood sugar rollercoaster, stay full longer, and reduce cravings.

Eggs Raise Your Cholesterol

Why it’s a myth:
Eggs were unfairly blamed, but science shows dietary cholesterol has little impact on blood cholesterol for most people. In fact, excess sugar—not eggs—is now strongly linked to higher LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides.

What to do instead:
Enjoy whole eggs regularly, especially organic and ideally pasture-raised. They’re rich in protein, choline, and healthy fats. Focus on reducing added sugar instead—that’s the real cholesterol culprit.

You Just Need More Willpower

Why it’s a myth:
It’s not about willpower. Your biology drives your hunger, cravings, and energy. When you restrict or deprive your body or eat a diet heavy in carbs, your hunger hormones go into overdrive—and “willpower” can’t fix that.

What to do instead:
Build balanced meals with enough quality protein (think palm size of your hand), healthy fats (2 tablespoon oil, nuts or 1/2 avocado), and fiber-rich carbs (unlimited non-starchy veggies and 1/2-1 cup cup of complex carbs from grains, starchy veggies, beans and fruits) to keep blood sugar stable. Nourished bodies make better decisions. The key is not starving yourself—it’s giving your body what it actually needs, to let go of what it doesn’t.

If you need support to reach your weight loss goals while clearing ALL confusion about nutrition: Book a Free Consult Today to know if Eat Shed Glow™ Personalized Weight Loss Program is for you.