Everyday Food Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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8) If You Want To Lose Weight, You Have To Eat Less

Yes and no. Of course eating less can help you lose weight, but it doesn't guarantee you will. In some cases, you may even gain weight as a result. This is because your body needs a minimum amount of calories to function correctly, and if your intake dips too low, you have less energy and your metabolism slows down. If you're exercising, this is especially bad because you won't have enough energy to perform an effective workout. What you should be focusing on is the calories in vs. calories out ratio. Just make sure you're either burning enough calories to create a deficit or cutting a reasonable amount of calories from your diet to lose weight.