5 Food Fads You Should Avoid

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Losing weight is not a cake walk.

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It takes absolute discipline, a lot of time and sweat to shed weight substantially.

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While experimenting with weight loss ideas, you must steer clear of these five fads to see good results.

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Eat Now, Exercise Later: Stay away from munching cheat meals often, thinking that you can burn the calories later in the gym.

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Expecting Immediate Results: Lastly, do not fall in the trap of ‘instant results’. You need to be consistent as well as persistent in your weight loss journey.

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