Eric Roberts debunks five weight-loss myths: fasting works only through calorie deficit, detox programs are unnecessary, spot reduction doesn't work, intense exercise isn't required, and restrictive diets backfire. Total daily calories determine fat loss.
5 weight loss trends that are straight up bullshit. Number 1, fasting. And before you come at me in the comments, I'm not saying fasting doesn't work for weight loss. It can, but the only reason it works is because you're in a calorie deficit. Whether you eat 2 meals or 16 meals a day, your total calories is what determines fat loss. Number 2, anything to do with some sort of detox. Your body has a kidney and a liver that will detox everything it needs for you. Number 3, special workout routines to burn fat in a specific area like your belly. There's no exercise that burns specific belly fat. Your body's genetics determine when and where you lose fat from first when you're in a calorie deficit. Number 4, you need to do high-intensity exercises where you're sweating to burn fat. No, in fact, walking is the best form of exercise to lose fat. And number 5, following restrictive low-calorie diets. Most people can eat way more calories than they think, and if you need to know what your calorie deficit should be, click the link in my bio. I have a free calorie calculator.
