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3 Weight Loss Myths
There are myths surrounding weight loss, especially when it comes to women.
The first myth is that it is all about what you eat, and this is where diets come in. They focus merely on just what you're eating, and there are many various types of eating plans.
We're not one-dimensional women. So when it comes to weight loss, you need something more than a one-dimensional or a one avenue to losing weight. If you've been focusing on the food and you feel like you're frustrated, you are not alone.
You are not the failure.
It is the diet or the eating plan that is failing you, because you are so much more than what you eat.
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The third myth when it comes to weight loss is you must exercise a lot.
While movement is very important, you don't need to exercise ad nauseam to get the results that you want to get.
There are three other pillars, other than just focusing on the food and movement, that are involved when it comes to weight loss.
And, unfortunately, a lot...
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Pillars to weight loss
There are other pillars that are involved in weight loss.
If you do not get a handle and address those three other pillars, you might see some results. But either you don't maintain it, which 90 to 95% of women who lose weight, they gain it all back within six month...
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Myth #2 you need to eliminate complete food groups
When you completely eliminate a certain food group, that's no fun.
You're depriving yourself.
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