March 19, 2024
As coaches, one of our biggest gripes is hearing various diet fallacies or myths circulating from person to person.
Our No-Nonsense Approach
We’ve built a strong reputation for our no-nonsense approach, focused on efficiency in reaching goals rather than reinventing the wheel.
Principles for Success
Our principles are clear: in a calorie surplus, you will lose weight; lifting relatively heavy weights with progressive overload leads to strength gains.
Common Misconceptions Addressed
Now, let’s address some common misconceptions we often hear:
- “Bob at the office eats what he likes and is still as thin as a rake.”
Reality: Bob’s apparent carefree eating is deceptive; he’s unorganized, skips breakfast, and has a modest dinner. His daily 3-mile cycle to work contributes to his perceived ability to eat anything without gaining weight. - “Susan says she has a slow metabolism, so can’t lose weight.”
Reality: Susan’s sedentary lifestyle and ultra-high-calorie diet keep her weight high, not a slow metabolism. - “Sarah is trying to build muscle but can’t gain weight no matter what she eats.”
Reality: Sarah simply isn’t eating enough. She needs a consistently calorie-dense diet to be in a surplus for weight gain. - “My husband Jerry is doing great on his diet all week but not losing weight, even with one cheat meal.”
Reality: Jerry’s weekday discipline is commendable, but his weekend binge wipes out his deficit. Jerry should stick to his calorie goals on weekends to ensure overall weekly deficit.
Get in Touch for Clarifications
If you have more questions or want to challenge common beliefs, drop us a message, and we’ll gladly clarify any suspected myths.
