3 Fitness and Nutrition Myths, Debunked

As someone who has been immersed into the fitness and nutrition world for the past couple of years, researching and applying the fundamental concepts, I've witnessed myself go through different phases and beliefs surrounding health, fitness, and nutrition.

What's more, I've been noticing some common patterns regarding misconceptions and myths widespread among people who first get into nutrition and training.

This article addresses what I perceive to be the most common misconceptions about the fitness and wellness world in our society, and the way it addresses these fallacies is through a beginner's mind, attempting to dive deep into why they are wrong as far as we know right now (based on the current scientific evidence), and why they're widespread beliefs in the first place.

A big role in fostering the spread of these myths may be attributed to the way we are being exposed to information about anything concerning fitness (aggressive advertising especially on social media platforms, weight loss products promising quick fixes with no effort needed, gurus seeking social approval through spreading false — as for current scientific evidence — but sensational information and theories about nutrition and training).

Furthermore, our lazy minds are constantly trying to find the easy way out, the shortcut that leads to the highest possible result with the minimum possible effort. In reality, what seems to work in training and nutrition is rather boring and requires consistency, dedication, and a long-term commitment, all things which our procrastinating brains don't really want to hear nor think about.