The Secret Life of Dietitians

The Secret Life of Dietitians


Weight Loss Myths

July 17, 2019

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Ever wonder about why you don’t have “willpower” when it comes to eating? Laura and Amy will explore a few of the myths of weight loss.

* Green tea & chili peppers will boost metabolism* Our metabolic rates can’t change* Eating late at night makes you gain weight* Fat makes you fat* To lose weight you have to give up all your favorite foods* And more!

In the podcast we mentioned the Set Point Theory. Here’s one of Laura’s favorite Ted Talks about what set point theory means in terms of weight loss from neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt.