ALEXIS MARINO

Ben Rogers, personal trainer and owner of Resurrected Strength, located in Broussard, Louisiana, helps distinguish fact from fiction in health and wellness. Over the years, he has helped clients of all ages navigate everything from weight loss and nutrition to strength training and healthy aging. Along the way, he ' s heard plenty of misconceptions about fitness and nutrition, and he ' s on a mission to set the record straight.

Rogers is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and earned his degree in kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science in 2017. He began working as a personal trainer in 2018

before opening Resurrected Strength in 2021.

From debunking common diet myths to explaining why walking is one of the most powerful exercises, Rogers offers practical advice that anyone can apply, regardless of age or fitness level.

Myth # 1: Carbs are the enemy

If there ' s one nutrition myth Rogers wishes would disappear, it ' s the idea that carbohydrates automatically lead to weight gain.

" Carbohydrates are your body ' s preferred energy source," he explains. " Especially if you ' re exercising regularly, they play an important role in both performance and

recovery."

Weight gain isn ' t caused by eating carbs alone. Instead, it occurs when calorie intake consistently exceeds calorie expenditure. The focus, he said, should be on the quality and quantity of carbohydrates rather than eliminating them altogether.

The same goes for eating late at night.

" People often think a meal after 8 p. m. automatically becomes body fat, but that ' s simply not how the body works," Rogers said. " Your overall calorie intake throughout the day matters far more."

Myth # 2: Perfection is always required

Social media often promotes an all-or-nothing approach to nutrition, but Rogers believes consistency wins every time.

Many people are convinced they need to follow a flawless diet to see results. Instead, he encourages them to focus on sustainable habits they can maintain long-term.

One habit he recommends to nearly everyone is prioritizing protein and whole foods at every meal.

" A meal built around quality protein, fruits, or vegetables, and minimally processed foods can make weight management much easier," Rogers said.“ Protein becomes especially important for active adults, those trying to lose body fat, and aging populations