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The 6 worst pieces of weight-loss advice

By Kat Tancock

There's a world of weight-loss advice out there, and it's hard to know what to trust. Here, we've collected six pieces of weight-loss advice you don't want to follow, with tips on what to do instead.
The 6 worst pieces of weight-loss advice: 1-2
Healthy, long-lasting weight loss is hard. Don't make it any harder by following bad advice. We've scoured magazines and the Internet for the six worst pieces of weight-loss advice we could find – and given you practical alternatives.

Bad weight-loss advice #1: Eat five meals a day
Why it doesn't work: Assuming 1,800 calories a day, this means each meal would have to be 360 calories, about the amount in just one of our Morning Glory Muffins. But for most of us, eating this way means feeling not quite full all day long – a recipe for disaster when snacks show up in the office or your kids leave food on their plates. Plus, it means eating out of sync with other people.

What's better: Eat three larger meals, leaving yourself room for a couple of 150-calorie snacks. Schedule your snacks based on when your cravings usually strike, and make sure to include the odd treat to keep your taste buds happy.

Bad weight-loss advice #2: Don’t eat after 7 p.m.
Why it doesn’t work: Assuming you're eating reasonable quantities of healthy foods throughout the day, there's no reason you can't have an evening snack, even if it's something sugary or salty. There's no evidence that ingesting calories later in the day makes you gain weight. Plus, if you're among those who go to the gym right after work, when else are you supposed to eat?

What's better: Plan your eating schedule according to your lifestyle. If you work out or chase after kids in the evening, you may need more fuel at that time of day; if you spend your post-work hours communing with your couch, make lunch bigger and have a light dinner. But if you're prone to overeating at night, to curb mindless eating try brushing your teeth when you decide you're done for the day.

Page 1 of 3 – more weight loss myths busted on the next page!


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