Diet myths that keep us fat

by Nancy L. Snyderman

Get the real skinny on fat.When it comes to losing weight, the false beliefs most of us cling to could fill a book--this one! As a medical doctor, medical journalist, and veteran of the diet wars, Nancy L. Snyderman knows better than almost anyone what really works and what sabotages your best efforts to shed pounds and keep them off. Do you believe any of these prevalent diet myths?- Your weight is your fault.- Dieting is a waste of time--most dieters regain their weight before long.- Carbs are bad for you.- Carbs are good for you.- Calories don't count--it's the kind of food you eat that's the problem.- Fat is fat--it doesn't matter where on your body you carry it.- Diet drugs and surgeries are a magic bullet.In Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat, Dr. Snyderman reveals exactly why these and other bogus ideas get in the way of what should be the simple and even joyful endeavor of reaching and maintaining your ideal weight. In their place, she reveals 101 surprising truths--muscle doesn't wei