I was reading the other day about these new shoes that apparently help you lose weight . The idea is that the shoes are designed to build muscle in the legs when you wear them, and the more muscle you have the more calories you burn (which is absolutely true). In the article, Dr. Jeffrey Michaelson, a sports medicine specialist, is quoted as saying "I would love the concept, but I can't tell you there's any real scientific data that would suggest that." Well, duh! They were actually debating the point if shoes could help you lose weight. I couldn’t help but think to myself ‘aren’t any shoes weight loss shoes if you use them to walk in’? I mean, we could take it a step further and debate whether your bare feet help you lose weight? Well of course they do if you use them to move your body more often!
We talk a lot about weight loss scams and gimmicks here , but I couldn’t stop myself from laughing about this one. Now in the defense of said shoes I have to admit that I do think these serve a purpose. Just like with the Fit Flops referenced in the article, these shoes are designed to promote muscle development in the legs and help support the back. Josee (fellow Sensei blogger) has a pair of Fit Flops and absolutely loves them! She asks me every time she wears them if I notice a difference (to which I always respond “Yes, of course!”). Hey…dietitians need motivation and support too!
But the point I’m trying to make here is that whether we’re talking about weight loss shoes, Fit Flops or stiletto heels (which I believe make calves look wonderful by the way) …the only way they’re going to do anything for you is if you get moving in the first place. And if you’re moving, you’re going to burn calories, and that is what’s going to help you lose weight bottom line. So the moral of this story is…wear what you like, but don’t forget to move if you want to lose weight and keep it off!
- Lauren
Labels: Body Image, Exercise, Fact vs. Fiction, Fitness, Healthy Planet, Lauren, Motivation, Physical Activity, Techonolgy
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