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The weight loss industry makes money when people stay fat - plain and simple. If it was as easy as calories in and calories out, we would not have a weight problem and then the weight loss industry would be no more. Let's discuss the weight loss industry's biggest fallacies and how they affect the way you look at dieting.

My daughter just spent her spring break with my parents which left me with an empty house. With the extra time I was able to fit in extra workouts, did some yard work and took a lot of walks while dog sitting for my parents. Not having to cook for a week, I also ate super clean and am feeling incredibly healthy. Since they are all headed back from their adventures, I've spent some time trying to figure out how to maintain some of the extra fitness while I get back into the regular routine.

I love food. There, I said it. There is no getting past the obvious. You can take one look at me and recognize that I like to eat. My arms and legs are average sizes, but I have a gut. I would estimate my weight to be close to 280 Lbs.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to be dietary advice. Consult a professional dietician for dietary advice. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it was found that nearly one-half (49.1%) of adults tried to lose weight within the last 12 months. A higher percentage of women (56.4%) tried to lose weight compared to men (41.7%). According to businesswire.com, the U.S. weight loss market is estimated to be worth around $72 billion.

“Diet Culture” has long since infiltrated the doctor-patient relationship in thyroid management. What’s diet culture? It basically states that you aren’t good enough unless you diet, workout more, and shame your way to weight loss. Diet culture tells you that the size you wear and the image looking back at you in the mirror is all that matters. We also experience this type of messaging with our thyroid doctors... "Still having weight issues? - exercise and diet more. You must be doing something wrong, or not working hard enough." Tune in to learn my biggest weight loss secret that can help you lose weight and navigate diet culture.

Did you know that the false beliefs you carry could be hindering your weight loss? Watch the video above to learn what those false beliefs may be and how you can overcome them.