Before you give up on your New Years resolution to lose weight and stay fit, here are a couple diet MYTHS...

No sweets before noon

Wrong. A study last March found people who ate a big breakfast that included dessert lost more weight over a four month period than a group with a low-carb meal. Why? Indulgence early may prevent it later.


Workout as long as possible

The more you exercise, the more you'll eat concluded a Danish study last September. If you workout for a long period of time, be careful of how much you eat.

Carbs lead to weight gain

Last April, a study concluded that those who ate a low-calorie diet high in whole wheat lost more fat than a group that ate a low-calorie diet high in refined wheat. Why? Because the extra fiber in whole grains was more filling.

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