Walk into any gym or scroll through fitness social media, and you will be bombarded with endless rules about what you should and shouldn't eat. We love to look for a single villain—a specific food group or a bad habit—to blame for weight gain. ​But as the infographic  perfectly illustrates, there is a massive divide between what people think makes you fat and what actually does. ​Let’s break down the myths and look at the fundamental science of how your body manages weight. ​Part 1: The Scapegoats (What People Think Makes You Fat) ​Diet culture has done a fantastic job of demonizing perfectly normal foods and habits. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably been told to avoid these five things: ​Carbs / Sugar: Bread, pasta, and sweet treats are often labeled as public enemy number one. While refined sugars lack nutritional value, complex carbohydrates are your body's preferred energy source. ​Fats: It sounds logical—"eating fat makes you fat."...