3. Myth #1: Diets Work
• Why it’s a Myth: You will eventually rebel and revert to your bad
habits
• Reality Check: The Biggest Loser Really is the Biggest Loser
5. Weight Watcher Smart Ones
Chicken Ranchero Smart Mini Wraps
Grilled white meat chicken with a
bold salsa, cheddar & jack
cheeses, bell peppers and fire-
roasted onions in a soft tortilla.
7. Myth #2: You Can Exercise the Weight Off
• Why it’s a Myth: Exercise does not burn that many calories
• Reality Check: What you put in your mouth determines your
weight
10. Myth #3: Skipping Breakfast Saves Calories
• Why it’s a Myth: You’ll be starving later and backload your calories
• Reality Check: Your body has been fasting while sleeping and needs
fuel to function
13. Myth #4: Dr. Oz Has All the Answers
• Why it’s a Myth: Dr. Oz is trying to attract viewers and readers
• Reality Check: He has a new miracle “fat buster” every week
15. Myth #5: Your Body Needs a Colon Cleanse
• Why it’s a Myth: Depriving yourself does not compensate for
poor eating habits
• Reality Check: Your body is a self-cleaning machine
16. Your Body is Designed to Get Rid of
Waste Products
17. Myth #6: There are “Magic Foods”
• Why it’s a Myth: Eating a balanced diet is the answer
• Reality Check: No particular food will save a poor diet
19. Myth #7: You Must be a Saint
• Why it’s a Myth: Food should be enjoyable and no food is off limits
• Reality Check: You don’t have to starve yourself, or go vegan or
gluten-free to be healthy
21. Myth #8: You Can Never Get Your Weight
Under Control
• Why it’s a Myth: You just have bad habits
• Reality Check: Habits can be changed by setting achievable
goals and being accountable for meeting those goals
24. How to Set Lifestyle Change Goals
Make your health your priority.
Select a habit you want to change.
Become conscious of that habit.
Aim for a weight loss of no more than 1-2 lbs. per week.
Set a goal that is: very specific, detailed, and achievable.
Create accountability.
Keep track of your progress.
Use to illustrate how we can get confused by conflicting study results. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, U of Alabama—309 overweight or obese people—1/2 told to eat breakfast before 10; ½ told not to eat until 11am. No difference in weight loss. What did they eat for breakfast or any other meal? 12 weeks
Appeared before Senate Committee. Claire McHaskill, chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance, led the panel that on Tuesday looked at false advertising for weight loss products. She raked him over the coals about green coffee beans and other products. He admitted to using “flowery language.” Said some people need a jump start and some hope.