Common Dieting Mistakes

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There are many misconceptions about weight loss that can lead to negative effects on your health. Here are some common mistakes that are made.

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Common Dieting MistakesObesity has reached an epidemic status in

America, with two out of three adults considered overweight or obese. Being

overweight can negatively affect one’s health by increasing the risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, MS and

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Common Dieting Mistakes

Some people think that skipping meals is the answer to weight loss. However, the opposite is true, as

skipping meals can be detrimental to one’s health.

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Skipping Meals

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Common Dieting Mistakes

A low-calorie diet is likely to result in a loss of only about 2 to 4 pounds a year. Consuming fewer than 800

calories a day for a long period of time may lead to serious heart problems.

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Low-Calorie Diets

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Common Dieting Mistakes

Without the guidance of a physician, trendy diets may have harmful effects,

as these types of diets tend to be nutritionally unbalanced. Take the no

carb or low-carb diet.

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Trendy Diets

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Common Dieting Mistakes

It takes approximately 20 minutes for your body to communicate with your brain that you have eaten enough food. Eating too much quickly will

increase the likelihood of obesity and diabetes.

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Eating Too Quickly