Weight loss is a popular topic of conversation, particularly at the start a new year when health and fitness resolutions are on the minds of many. According to Statista, in 2023, roughly 47 percent of men and 55 percent of women in the United States indicated they had interest in losing weight. In 2022, 43 markets surveyed within YouGov Global Profiles found 52 percent of global consumers are “usually trying to lose weight.
” It has long been established that creating a calorie deficit, wherein a person consumes fewer calories than he or she needs, and regular exercise to boost metabolism to burn calories more efficiently, are effective means to losing weight. People diversify their diets in different ways to facilitate weight loss. However, they may be inadvertently foiling their plans in the process.
Certain foods and behaviors billed as “diet-friendly” may be doing more harm than good. The following are some sneaky things that can knock diet and weight loss plans off track. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.
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