For most of us, dieting is an annoying fact life, With so much information available, it can be difficult to tell which weight-loss strategies really work．Let’s start by taking a look at some confusing myths(荒谬)。

　　1．All calories are created equal

　　What you eat, not how much, is the main factor behind weight gain, In fact, the body burns many more calories digesting carbohydrates than it does digesting fat, For every 100 calories of carbohydrates we consume in excess(超过)of our daily requirement, only 75 are turned into body fat．But 97 of every 100 excess fat calories fat calories are turned into body fat．

　　2．Desserts and fast foods are forbidden．

　　Some experts advise against describing foods as “ good ”and “bad ”Even cakes, pies, and ice cream can be worked into a diet, Moderation is the key．Besides, a plain hamburger on a bun is still a healthful choice, So is baked chicken or a green salad with low–cal, dressing, But watch out for French fries, and fried chicken of fish．

　　3．It makes no difference whether you’re top or bottom–heavy

　　In fact, where weight is distributed makes all the difference, Recent studies suggest that people who store fat on the upper body(apple shape)rather than on hips and thighs(大腿)脚(pear shape) may have an increased rick of heart disease, There is probably little you can do to change how your body is genetically programmed to store fat, But you can lost excess weight overall．

　　4．Fasting is the fastest diet．

　　Some studies suggest that suddenly reducing calorie intake puts the body into “starvation mode ”,which causes it to conserve calories and decreases the rate of digestion．The more often you deprive yourself of food, the better your body may get at storing calories, So, in the long run, repeated fasting may actually weaken your weight–loss efforts．

　　5．To keep weight off, simply watch what you eat

　　According to studies, exercise combined with dieting ensures weight loss better than dieting alone does．Experts also agree that having regular, moderate exercise is more important than occasional exercises, Researchers encourage patients to take the stairs instead of the elevator and park the car far from where you are going and walking．

　　6．It’s all your fault that you’re fat

　　Research at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine indicates that body shape and size are in large part decided by a person’s genes, In short, some people are naturally more likely to be fat than other．Moreover, someone who was fat in childhood will have more fat cells than a person of average weight．Once made, the cells may enlarge or shrink(缩小)，but they never disappear．

　　Yet genes don’t have to control your shape, The size of your fat cells depends on you－on your eating habits and lifestyle, Most important, before getting caught up in dietary myths, let good sense shape your eating habits, Your body will thank you for it．

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　　A woman whose sports car was stolen with her dog in it put up notices all over the area that made it clear getting back her pet was more important than her car．

　　“Whoever did this can keep my car．Please let Benjerman come home, ”the notice said．

　　It is not known whether the thief showed any pity, but almost 30 hours after the 1 pm theft Friday．Kimberly Atkins of Dover and Benjerman, a 12-year-old black retriever(猎犬), were reunited after police located them in Barrington．

　　“He’s hungry, he’s dirty, but he’s very happy to be home, ”Atkins said．

　　The car was found at about 5 pm Saturday off Route 125 in a swampy area frequented by off-the-road cars and dirt bikes．However, the police couldn’t control Benjerman, and they had to call Atkins to come and get him．

　　Atkins said the thief cared for Benjerman a little by providing him with some dry cat food．She believed Benjerman ended up drinking some muddy water in the area．

　　She said they have been together for nearly 11 years after she took him back from a society shelter in Dallas, Texas．

　　Before Benjelman was found, Atkins and several friends put up notices all over the city and in Somersworth．They also contacted animal shelters, throughout southern New Hampshire and

　　Massachusetts

　　The notice stated there was a reward, and also that the dog needed medication．Any caller could remain anonymous(匿名的)．

　　Atkins had parked the car outside a hardware store with the keys inside and gone in to rent a carpet

　　¨It was l0 minutes and I came out and my car was gone along with Benjerman in broad daylight ,”Atkins said．The car thief threw Atkins’wallet and other personal items out of the car before escaping from the scene．

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