Fitness Myths Debunked

Myth #8:  In order to lose weight, I need to do hours of cardio and cut calories.
This is not necessarily true. You may be burning the candle at both ends. If you restrict your calories to an amount that is below your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), your metabolism can slow down and force your body to want to store fat. If you’re just doing cardio, you will not be building muscle, which burns more calories than fat. (1 pound of muscle burns 20 to 100 calories per day, and 1 pound of fat burns only 8 calories per day.) Most women should not eat less than 1200 to 1300 calories and most men should be around 1700 to 1800 calories a day. Contact either me or another certified trainer and/or dietician to help you determine your daily caloric needs.