If you are American and you are awake, chances are, you are eating. We are awake an average of 15 hours a day. This probably explains why 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese, even though we spend 33 billion dollars on diet products every year. With all the money we spend on weight loss products, why does our weight keep escalating?  The truth is, the diet industry doesn't want you to succeed. They want you to be a customer for life. As a weight loss dietitian, here are the top 5 diet misconceptions I see in my practice everyday.
Drink more water. You can't flush away fat. If you are thirsty, take a drink.                                                                                      Exercise more. You can't outrun your fork. Exercise has many health benefits, but weight loss is 100% about food. Avoid fruit. Fruit has vitamins, minerals and fiber. If you are not hungry for an apple, you are not hungry.Eat many small meals. Eating all day does not rev up your metabolism. Protein shakes, bars & diet snacks. Eat real food. The diet industry is owned by the snack industry. There are no short cuts or quick fixes. If something looks like a candy bar, it is.  
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