Fact? Fiction? Truth? Lies?
When it comes to chasing your goals, there are countless methods, techniques, diets, machines, and workout recommendations, that it seems impossible to know which will work. Here, we look at how to decide on the effectiveness of these recommendations. Firstly, when considering your options, always remember if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And even if there is 'proof', there are likely some unmentioned side effects. Perhaps, someone has said that they have lost 2 stone in a week from a cheap miracle drink or diet. Chances are this is not true. And if it is, it is probably an extremely unhealthy way to lose weight. Secondly, consider where these options are coming from, and look into any research mentioned. Who is giving this advice and why? Perhaps, its a friend who has heard from a friend who heard from a friend. Perhaps its an advert on social media. Maybe its an article in a magazine. Wherever possible, go directly to the source. Often...