022: Five Common Misconceptions About Nutrition for Weight Loss

I recently did a poll on Instagram to hear what my followers have heard about how nutrition and exercise can affect weight loss. There is a TON of misinformation out there about weight loss and what will lead to weight loss, so in this episode I’m sharing the most common misconceptions about weight loss and what the actual facts are. It is totally normal to be confused by all the noise out there, but hopefully this episode will bring some clarity around things like calorie deficits, overexercising, carbs, and bloating so you can confidently go forth on your weight loss journey. Resources mentioned: Listen to episode 7: Top 5 Weight Loss Tips I Learned From My Clients in 2021 A few of the misconceptions I hear about nutrition for weight loss are: You probably need to eat a lot more than you think to lose weight. If you’re eating below your body’s metabolic needs, you’ll stall weight loss and will have to eat less and less to keep losing weight. There’s a lot of confusion about “good carbs” versus “bad carbs” for weight loss. Complex carbs are full of fiber, which will keep you fuller and more satisfied throughout the day. Simple carbs (often referred to as “bad carbs”) are delicious, but often don’t have nutritional value. As long as you’re eating in a calorie deficit, eating more complex carbs doesn’t automatically mean you’ll lose more weight. Nutrition alone won’t support your weight loss goals, and too much exercise will sabotage your weight loss by increasing inflammation and causing a bad relationship with movement and food. Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/individual-nutrition-coaching. Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/