The diet industry has been saturated with tips and programs that doesn’t do much for us in terms of health and eating nutritious foods. In fact, these programs may even be adding to our weight gain. Also, a lot of self-proclaimed dieticians and nutritionists have taken it upon themselves to create what they know as their own dieting ways.

Anyway, here are 13 myths we should avoid when dieting:

1. You don’t need to exercise to lose weight

2. Skipping breakfast helps you lose weight

3. Eating late at night hinders weight loss

4. Certain foods are “good” others are “bad”

5. Low fat foods are better for you

6. Fruit juice is as good as eating whole fruit

7. Weight gain is inevitable as you age

8. Quick weight loss is best

9. Weight gain is highly likely when you quit smoking

10. Losing weight will solve your problems

11. Everyone gains a few pounds over the holidays

12. It’s my “slow metabolism” which prevents weight loss

13. Fattening foods lead to rapid weight gain

Still, the best thing is for us to do everything in moderation. Have a well-balanced lifestyle and diet, and we’re sure that we won’t be adding weight to the scales. Following diet programs is good but let’s not forget that we should also be vigilant of what we’re trying to follow.