1. Fat-Free Is Care-Free
Low-fat, reduced fat and fat-free. They wouldn't slap it on the front of packaging in big bright letters if people didn't think it was somehow better for them. The problem is that calories are still calories, whether they come from fat, protein, sugar, or whatever else. AND, fat has a high energy density, making you feel fuller on less calories. It doesn't mean all fat is good for you, or that you shouldn't choose foods low in trans fat, but you're kind of defeating the purpose if you have to eat twice as much to feel full because your avoiding foods with fat. More info.
2. Weight Loss Can Be Targeted To A Specific Area Of The Body
The biggest offender in this one is ab workouts. I've seen a ridiculous array of ab workout equipment on the market claiming to give you rock hard abs in only 15 minutes a day. Yeah, sure.... The same goes for every other area of your body. Yes, working out a specific part of your body will help to build muscle in that specific area, but it won't do a bit a good for your outward appearance if there is still a layer of fat covering your brand new muscles. Basically, you can't target where you burn calories or lose fat. You can only target where you build muscle, which will only be noticed once the fat is gone.
Low-fat, reduced fat and fat-free. They wouldn't slap it on the front of packaging in big bright letters if people didn't think it was somehow better for them. The problem is that calories are still calories, whether they come from fat, protein, sugar, or whatever else. AND, fat has a high energy density, making you feel fuller on less calories. It doesn't mean all fat is good for you, or that you shouldn't choose foods low in trans fat, but you're kind of defeating the purpose if you have to eat twice as much to feel full because your avoiding foods with fat. More info.
2. Weight Loss Can Be Targeted To A Specific Area Of The Body
The biggest offender in this one is ab workouts. I've seen a ridiculous array of ab workout equipment on the market claiming to give you rock hard abs in only 15 minutes a day. Yeah, sure.... The same goes for every other area of your body. Yes, working out a specific part of your body will help to build muscle in that specific area, but it won't do a bit a good for your outward appearance if there is still a layer of fat covering your brand new muscles. Basically, you can't target where you burn calories or lose fat. You can only target where you build muscle, which will only be noticed once the fat is gone.
