Can You Debunk Diet Myths?

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Can You Debunk Diet Myths?

June 16, 2008

Losing weight is hard, but finding misinformation about dieting is frighteningly easy. Although I spend a lot of time debunking diet myths on FitSugar, I also never cease to get questions from readers wondering about the latest facts and fads. Can your separate truth from fiction? Take my true or false quiz to find out.

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31 Comments

Stellanz 4 years 47 weeks

bummer thought it said weight not "water weight"

acy 4 years 47 weeks

yeah, 6/6! i liked this quiz ;p

babygal14 4 years 47 weeks

3/6 I think I did the worse here o well

Hootie 4 years 48 weeks

4/6 Blah......

ella1978 4 years 48 weeks

I missed the bitter orange one.. never heard of it before, yikes.. oh well. I got the rest!

TheGreatGoddess 4 years 48 weeks

I only had the first question wrong. Though I have never actually used apple cider vinegar, I thought it did work. Good I never tried it then :)

V for Victoria 4 years 48 weeks

I got 100% too. I've been wanting to try Bikram yoga for the longest time now.

crazylovevbug 4 years 48 weeks

100% yay! 1st time in a while.

Spectra 4 years 48 weeks

100%!

Spectra 4 years 48 weeks

100%!

JaimeLeah526 4 years 48 weeks

I got the last one wrong. It was the only one I questioned.

TheMissus 4 years 48 weeks

I disagree COMPLETELY with the statement that Bikram yoga is "is not a long-term weight loss strategy." That's SO NOT TRUE! Bikram yoga is a WONDERFUL workout. It's one of the truest forms of Hatha yoga out there. There's no "fluff" to it, which is what you get with a lot of Americanized forms of yoga. Additionally, Bikram provides a fantastic cardio workout. It's not just stretching. The heat helps jack up your heart rate and really gets things pounding. Your muscles will never be the same after attending a few Bikram classes. We talk about how building muscle can increase your metabolism... Well, you know what? That means you burn calories more efficiently. Which leads to WEIGHT LOSS. And if you become a regular practitioner of Bikram, you will constantly be challenged and have "long-term weight loss."

TheMissus 4 years 48 weeks

I disagree COMPLETELY with the statement that Bikram yoga is "is not a long-term weight loss strategy."That's SO NOT TRUE!Bikram yoga is a WONDERFUL workout. It's one of the truest forms of Hatha yoga out there. There's no "fluff" to it, which is what you get with a lot of Americanized forms of yoga. Additionally, Bikram provides a fantastic cardio workout. It's not just stretching. The heat helps jack up your heart rate and really gets things pounding.Your muscles will never be the same after attending a few Bikram classes. We talk about how building muscle can increase your metabolism... Well, you know what? That means you burn calories more efficiently. Which leads to WEIGHT LOSS.And if you become a regular practitioner of Bikram, you will constantly be challenged and have "long-term weight loss."

Schaianne 4 years 48 weeks

5/6 - not bad. Should have known better on the one question. =P

mondaymoos 4 years 48 weeks

Easy peesy.

mondaymoos 4 years 48 weeks

Easy peesy.

Feesje 4 years 48 weeks

100%! Yay!

Feesje 4 years 48 weeks

100%! Yay!

yasume 4 years 48 weeks

6/6. It is amazing to me how people are still believing the crap out here about diets. It is nutrition and exercise. A lifestyle change. It is what it is. No shortcuts, gimmicks.

yasume 4 years 48 weeks

6/6.It is amazing to me how people are still believing the crap out here about diets.It is nutrition and exercise. A lifestyle change. It is what it is. No shortcuts, gimmicks.