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Things People Trying to Lose Weight Never Want to Hear
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Things People Trying to Lose Weight Never Want to Hear

Losing weight is hard and staying focused takes commitment. Your environment, especially the people around you, can impact whether you succeed. You probably know it shouldn’t matter what other people think or say, but some comments are hard to swallow. If you comment on other people’s weight loss goals, be considerate and avoid these 10 things people trying to lose weight never want to hear.

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Losing Weight While Taking Antipsychotic Drugs Is Possible, Study Finds
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Losing Weight While Taking Antipsychotic Drugs Is Possible, Study Finds

One of the more troubling side effects of antipsychotic drugs is weight gain, which can exasperate existing mental health problems. However, a new report says that it is possible to prevent weight gain through a focused lifestyle intervention. Many antipsychotic drugs cause weight gain because of their tendency to stimulate hunger and thirst. They can […]

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Reasons to Avoid Protein Powder and Supplements
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Reasons to Avoid Protein Powder and Supplements

While some products may deliver what they claim, what is the cost? Many have detrimental risks on your health, bringing into question whether these products are actually good for you—they’ve been linked to everything from vitamin deficiencies to heart problems, which should have you thinking twice.

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10 Slim Secrets from Svelte Europeans
By Lauren MacDonald Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

10 Slim Secrets from Svelte Europeans

Have you ever visited a European city and felt overwhelmed by the amount of beautiful, trim people? They’re hard to miss–and they’re everywhere in Europe. Western tourists often stick out in a crowd of locals, and it’s not just the camera around their neck or the flag they wear proudly on their backpack, it’s their […]

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Eating More Fruits and Veggies Won’t Necessarily Help You Lose Weight
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Eating More Fruits and Veggies Won’t Necessarily Help You Lose Weight

Eating more fruits and vegetables: for years, that’s been widely considered the universal solution for a weight problem. In fact, earlier this year researchers from University College London released a report which recommended doubling the intake of fruits and vegetables, from five to ten portions a day. But new research shows that consuming fruits and […]

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