How to Spot a Fad Diet

by Donna S. on January 20, 2009

Instead of falling for the hype surrounding the latest fad diet, the answer is to look for a real "lifestyle" change. This term is thrown around a lot in the diet world, but it really is one of the keys to successful weight loss. It's more than being on a diet. It's about changing your thinking, which then changes your eating habits. On the other side of this healthy approach are fad diets. Here's how you can spot them:

Makes miraculous promises for quick, extreme weight loss (more than two pounds a week)

Restricts calorie intake below what is needed for optimal health

Requires the purchase of particular products or supplements

Doesn't suggest that you should talk to your health care provider or nutritional specialist before starting the diet

Promotes the elimination of entire food groups or a restricted selection of food items

Promises you can lose weight without exercise

Goes against advice given by most health professions

Depends on statements from individuals who have tried the diet instead of scientific proof


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