seven obesity myths

My top 7 obesity myths!

Myth #1: It’s a person’s fault they have obesity

This is the number one, most INCORRECT statement there is about obesity

- FACT: obesity is a multifactorial disease and is - NOT a personal choice

Myth #2: All you have to do is eat less and exercise more

- This speaks to the misguided belief that weight is just the result of a simple equation - calories in and calories out

- But if it were as easy as that, then the prevalence of obesity would not be what it is

Myth #3: You haven’t tried hard enough if you have to use weight loss medicine

- Using a weight loss medicine, in no way, implies the person has not tried hard enough. Physiology is leading to excess weight imbalance and medicines help counter this resistance

- Having a board certified Physician prescribe them is important, to make sure you are getting FDA approved medicines that have been properly tested and shown to be safe and effective

Myth #4: Sleep has nothing to do with weight management

- Disordered sleep impacts hormone secretion in a way that makes weight loss more difficult

Myth #5: You can’t lose weight if you are eating fruit and whole grains

- There is a big misconception that these foods have to be dramatically eliminated in order for there to be weight loss, but this is false

- The high fiber content actually facilitates satiety and aids in weight loss

Myth #6: It’s all the thyroid’s fault

- Honestly, it would be so easy if it was - we would treat it, and then excess unhealthy weight would go away.

- There are MANY variables involved in metabolism and weight balance. The thyroid function is one of those, but only having tunnel vision on this and not considering the other factors is one of the many reasons why weight loss efforts stall

Myth #7: If the number on the scale stalls, no change in happening

- The number on the scale is a quick and easy way to track progress. It is also important to remember that it is unable to reveal all the change that is happening

- If the number on the scale stays the same, but you are still noticing improvement in movement or in how clothes fit, then this is real and likely positive changes in body composition are occurring