5. Working out on an empty stomach
This one has been going around for a while now. Is it really true that doing exercise on an empty stomach allows you to burn more fat, as the body would have to use carbs to get its energy from?
Short answer: No. Actually, what your body does is burn some muscle first, as it doesn’t really want to get rid of its fat reserves. Particularly, during an intense workout. So, you’ll actually be losing muscle while trying to build muscle. Not good. Also, you could potentially expose yourself to a hypoglycemic episode, as your blood sugar levels go down.
A healthier option is to consume small amounts of low-glycemic carbs, such as porridge oats in the morning. This kind of carbohydrate still provides your body with energy, but it’s released slowly, thus avoiding the dreaded sugar spikes.