As a nutritionist, I've heard and seen a lot of myths about diet and weight loss. When you're trying to lose weight, you may come across several myths. Sometimes, due to the lack of enough knowledge, you end up following several weight loss practices that do not have a scientific explanation. Hence, it's very important to sort facts from fiction before you believe anything. Here are common weight loss myths that may be sabotaging your weight loss plans: 1. Carbs are unhealthy Do carbs make you fat? No. Carbs are not the enemy. Throughout history, carbohydrates have been portrayed as bad for your health. No one food or macronutrient is responsible for weight gain. In fact, your body needs carbs to produce energy for your cells, which is important for performance and recovery, as well as for hormonal reasons. In other words, people who are successful with "low-carb" diets usually do it by cutting out sugary and processed foods, not because they gain weight from whol...