Myth: “I can lose weight while eating whatever I want.”

Fact:
To lose weight, you need to use more calories than you eat. It is possible to eat any kind of food you want and lose weight. You need to limit the number of calories you eat every day and/or increase your daily physical activity. Portion control is the key. Try eating smaller amounts of food and choosing foods that are low in calories.
Tip:
When trying to lose weight, you can still eat your favorite foods—as long as you pay attention to the total number of calories that you eat.


Source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASE (NIDDK)
Weight-control Information Network (WIN)