Fact vs. Fiction
Diet Fiction
- Doing crunches will help get rid of belly fat.
- Lifting weight will make you bulky.
- Doing a lot of reps using a low weight will help you looked toned, not bulky.
- Fat turns into muscle.
- Working out helps to burn fat while creating muscle, but does not turn fat into muscle; fat and muscle are two different types of cells.
- Menopause causes stomach fat.
- Fitness exercise guarantees you will see the results you desire.
- This is not true. Genetics and other factors affect how effective exercise is for an individual. Taking diet pills can assist with problem areas that fitness exercise is not helping.
- Going to the gym is the best way to get fit.
- As discussed in our Gym vs. At-Home Workouts page, at-home workouts can be just as, if not more effective than gym workouts for some people.
- The more you sweat, the more weight you lose.
- Muscle weights more than fat.
Diet Facts
- Men have more belly fat then women.
- Men have approximately double the amount of abdominal fat as women.
- Diet pills can help both men and women target this unattractive section of the body.
- Genetics play a part in how thin someone is.
- Genetics make it difficult for some people to lose weight. Even exercise cannot get rid of certain problem areas in individuals. Trying a diet pill may be able to help you achieve your desired results.
- The harder you work when you engage in fitness exercise, the more effective the results.
- The harder your body works, the more calories you burn. The most effective workout for fast weight loss will involve a lot of effort and dedication.




