Our monotonous lives are an invitation to several physiological problems. Obesity clearly tops this list and thus merits a lot of our attention. Physical activity and healthy eating require a lot of efforts so we reach out to shortcuts. We try and try to keep ourselves fit and pay heed to all the advice that pours in from all sectors which is misleading more often than not.

9. Sports Drinks

So you have been drinking Gatorade thinking you've fought the unhealthier options like soda and diet soda? It is an option that you may succumb to after a rigorous exercise routine, but the sugar will add to your weight and the vitamin contain may cause vitamin-toxicity.

10. Low Calorie Sweeteners

Giving up sugar was difficult for you. But you did it in the hope of knocking off those extra pounds. But guess what? Artificial sweeteners are not helping! They add just as many calories and in fact make your body retain more sugars.