Myth No. 7: To modify my body type, I must constantly exercise or diet
There is a misconception that constant exercise or dieting can alter your basic body type, according to Taylor. The idea that “if I just dieted better or if I simply exercised more, I would get my body to appear a specific way” is particularly prevalent among younger age groups. The truth is that a wide variety of body types—all of which are normal and healthy—exist.
According to Smith, a crucial factor in how exercise may impact your body is genetics. You probably won’t succeed as a gymnast, for example, if both of your parents are over 6 feet tall, she added. “Some of this may be influenced by muscle size and shape, and some may be influenced by the hormonal balances you were born with.”
The notion that anyone can slim down, bulk up, or gain weight to achieve a particular ideal body image is absurd, according to Taylor. “Body variation will always exist. After all, we would never advise someone to grow taller or shorter, would we?
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