Myth #2: Women will get bulky from lifting weights.

Truth: Men and women are physically built very differently. Women have less muscle tissue, higher progesterone levels, and lower testosterone levels as compared to men. Hence, lifting weights will not bulk up a woman. However, it will benefit them in many ways. Lifting weights helps improve bone density and reduces a person’s risk of developing osteoporosis; it encourages fat loss (the lean muscle you will develop though lifting weights burns more calories than fat even at rest). Lifting weights also helps you gain strength (which can be useful for daily activities such as carrying a baby, groceries, doing manual work, etc); it improves athletic performances for athletes and decreases chances of injuries (in the knee or in the back).

Myth #3: I can eat whatever I want since I work out every day

Truth: Perhaps this may be true if you are younger, have good genes or already have a diet that’s wholesome and filled with food of high nutritional value. Otherwise, you can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet. Be mindful of the food you consume. A cheat meal occasionally is fine. But if you (for example) have a cake every night or indulge in unhealthy processed food every day, your diet wouldn’t provide you with the necessary nutrition for repair and recovery after workouts. Healthy wholesome meals aren’t just restricted to steamed chicken and vegetables every day—there are plenty of fun, interesting and healthy recipes available online to follow. Learn how to cook better using nfresh ingredients, substitute unhealthy sauces or seasonings with herbs and use healthier cooking methods. HT