But as with anything in life, when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
We spoke with experts who break down some of the absolute worst ways to lose weight.
This way, you know exactly what to keep out of your routine.
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When fad dieting, you’re restricting your body of vital nutrients.
“When you remove a whole food group, you often remove the main nutrient group that food provides.
They may provide short-term results but lack long-term sustainability.
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Fad diets can also make it difficult to eat with family and friends.”
“Relying on these can lead to health risks and an unhealthy relationship with food,” she adds.
“Not to mention, nutrient-rich food is important for proper nutrients and health.
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A short-term fix often sends people in the other direction.”
Detoxes and cleanses
Experts stress to nix liquid or juice cleanses, along with detox diets.
“However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
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Instead, focus on eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water and adequate electrolytes.”
It can result in muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, irritability, and a slower metabolism.
“It’s not sustainable and can result in rebound weight gain.
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Schoeffler recommends focusing on healthy foods that will leave you feeling full.
“Instead, eat regular meals and snacks throughout the day,” she recommends.
“This will help you keep your energy levels up and prevent you from getting too hungry.”
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Overexercising
You may be surprised to hear that working out too much is possible.
“Overexercisingcan lead to injuries, fatigue, and burnout.
Instead, aim for moderate-intensity exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week.”
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Your body utilizes carbs as a main energy source.
“Not to mention, just because it’s low-carb doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
Many of them replace carbohydrates with saturated fats and have decreased fiber.”
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“Many people use supplements as replacements.
“Not to mention, it can leave you feeling poorly throughout the day,” Goodson adds.
Counting calories obsessively
Don’t make calorie counting an obsession.
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Many foods with protein and healthy fat are higher in calories (think peanut butter, nuts, etc.
“Instead, aim to lose weight at a healthy rate of one to two pounds per week.”
Not to mention, they are chock-full of unhealthy fats and don’t offer any nutritional value.
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“Instead, focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods.”
“Eating only certain food groups can lead to nutrient deficiencies,” says Schoeffler.
Going completely fat-free
Contrary to popular belief, not all fats are bad.
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Plus,researchshows that low-fat diets aren’t effective when it comes to losing weight.
Sipping diet soda
Don’t let the “diet” part of the name fool you.
Research backs this up.
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So opt for healthier choices.
Jazz up your water by infusing it with fresh fruit, or add lemon or lime to plain seltzer.
They can bring your blood sugar levels down, along with keeping you fuller for longer.
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Aim for a restful seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
“Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see results immediately,” stresses Schoeffler.
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