Is Losing Weight Expensive? Debunking the Most Popular Myth

23.03.2023 18:31

Many of those who want to lose weight are sure that a diet will hit their wallet hard.

Let's find out together if this is true.

First, it is worth finding out why the firm belief that losing weight is expensive appeared in the first place. Supporters of this statement are sure that getting rid of extra pounds is impossible without expensive products, such as meat and vegetables, the price tag of which is especially high in the winter.

Protein shakes and grueling workouts, of course with a personal trainer, are also considered essential attributes of a beautiful figure.

Let's start with food. In order to lose weight, your body does not care where it gets its fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

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It could be salmon, olive oil and quinoa, or it could be pollock, sunflower oil and buckwheat.

As for sports, going to the gym without proper nutrition will not affect your body weight. To lose extra pounds, it is enough to walk more - about 10 thousand steps a day, which, as you may have noticed, is absolutely free.

Finally, protein shakes, isotonic drinks and amino acids have nothing to do with healthy weight loss – they are only needed by bodybuilders who urgently want to build muscle mass.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor