Nice idea  – wouldn’t it be great to just think yourself thin?  I don’t think we are that evolved yet to actually manifest this – we need to take action – so many of us don’t know what to do or maybe we actually do know what to do but simply can’t do it for one reason or another.

Myth #1 – you really can be thin and healthy without exercise or how about the opposite – you can be thin and healthy only with exercise and get away with eating whatever you want. Wrong – both matter when it comes to sustaining health – long term.

Myth #2 – Eat small portions. That’s half right – but if you are only eating carbohydrates in those small portions – well that can be a problem. If that is what you are doing then you will never be able to maintain your weight loss as you have lost muscle and not actual fat.  You want to lose weight in the form of fat loss.

Myth #3 – My husband or wife likes me just the way I am and if I change they will feel uncomfortable.  This is often a true hard fact that those close don’t really want us to change because they will have to change as well – or so they think.  However, this is no reason to refrain from going after what you want – ever.

Myth #4 – At social functions in order not to insult the host I must eat what they serve – everything and all of it!  They may not invite me back or what will they think of me?  Fear of loss of a friendship or family relationship can be an interesting motivator to do the wrong thing for yourself.  If your loved ones are thinking this –maybe your relationship might need a little improvement in honest communication.

Myth #5 – I need to eat packaged foods because I’m not a cook.  You don’t need to be Julia Child – you can eat clean, wholesome and fresh very easily – and I do mean easily.   Here’s an idea – some chicken or fish with steamed broccoli and carrots and a small green salad with pine nuts and red peppers – easy – right?

Many myths to be busted …stay tuned for more…