# 488 - Busting 9 common weight loss myths

There are so many weightloss myths out there that it is so easy to become distracted and disillusioned. In this episode, I draw on the advice of many of the scientists and doctors I have interviewed on this channel about nutrition, metabolism and weightloss, and I detail 9 commonly held misconceptions about weightloss which is hampering peoples' weight loss goals .

For example, I examine if skipping breakfast really helps you lose weight and I analyse if consuming fat can actually help you lose weight. Throughout this video I use science and research to flesh out each argument.

You'll find all the references to the research papers I mention below :

Westerterp, K. R. (2004). “Diet-induced thermogenesis.” Journal of Nutrition.

Stote, K. S., et al. (2007). “Meal frequency and energy balance.” British Journal of Nutrition.

Mozaffarian, D., et al. (2006). “Trans fatty acids and cardiovascular disease.”

Circulation. Bazzano, L. A., et al. (2010). “Comparison of low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets for weight loss.”

Annals of Internal Medicine. Estruch, R., et al. (2018). “Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular health.” New England Journal of Medicine.

Sutton, E. F., et al. (2018). “Meal timing, circadian rhythms, and metabolic health.” Cell Metabolism.

Almoosawi, S., et al. (2013). “Late-night eating and its metabolic consequences.”

Obesity Reviews. Garaulet, M., et al. (2013). “Timing of food intake and obesity: A review.” International Journal of Obesity.

Betts, J. A., et al. (2014). “Impact of breakfast on daily energy intake and weight regulation.” British Journal of Nutrition. Jakubowicz, D., et al. (2013).

“The effect of breakfast on weight regulation.” Obesity. Farshchi, H. R., et al. (2005).

“Regular meal patterns are associated with better food choices.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Ludwig, D. S. (2002).

“The glycemic index: physiological mechanisms relating to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.” New England Journal of Medicine. Hall, K. D., et al. (2015).

“Energy balance and weight loss: The role of diet composition.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Pereira, M. A., et al. (2002).

“Effect of fat intake on satiety and energy balance.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Slavin, J., & Lloyd, B. (2012). “Health benefits of fruits and vegetables.”

Nutrition Journal. He, F. J., et al. (2007). “Fruit and vegetable intake and risk of cardiovascular disease.” British Journal of Nutrition. Astrup, A., et al.

(2011). “The role of diet in weight loss and maintenance.” Obesity Reviews. Mann, T., et al. (2007). “Medically supervised weight loss: A review of crash diets.” The New England Journal of Medicine. Heymsfield, S. B., et al. (2014). “Mechanisms of weight regain after rapid weight loss.” Obesity Reviews. Hill, J. O., et al.

(2012). “Sustainable weight loss: Lessons from the long term.” Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Longo, V. D., & Panda, S. (2016).

“Fasting, circadian rhythms, and time-restricted feeding in healthy lifespan.” Cell Metabolism. Tinsley, G. M., & La Bounty, P. M. (2015). The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JWWeightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejnDUsgMQ9GPvpZThe health benefits fo exercise : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi_vM1nbpcV-PlvWjSZ872ECListen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms :Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcastAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcastSpotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRdFollow the Happy Habit Podcast Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Music used is Purple planet Music crediit goes to them