Many popular fat loss methods are purportedly effective. However, not all deliver on their promises.

While cold plunging is praised for its mental and recovery benefits, it has no significant impact on increasing fat loss. Research has not shown cold plunges to notable affect resting metabolic rate.

Eating multiple small meals suggesting to increase thermogenesis and thereby aid in fat loss is misleading. The thermic effect of food contributes only a small percentage to daily calorie expenditure.

Even a thermic effect increase doesn't compare to everyday activities like walking.

Consuming more fats won't boost fat burning. Instead, it likely increases caloric intake leading to potential weight gain.

To genuinely support fat loss, consider these more evidence-backed alternatives.

Incorporating protein into your diet can enhance fat loss due to its high thermic effect, expending energy during digestion and metabolism. Options include lean meats and protein shakes.

Balancing different forms of exercise without over-relying on a single method is important.

Both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and continuous cardio can be effective for fat loss, but one is not substantially superior over the other in calorie burn, assuming equal intensity.

Cryotherapy's claims of extreme calorie burning are broadly exaggerated. Though it may assist in recovery, its fat loss promises remain unsubstantiated by solid evidence.

Focus on methods with demonstrated efficacy for sustainable fat loss while avoiding trendy but ineffective shortcuts.