Ditch the Diet

Although fad diets often promise quick weight loss, they can do more harm than good when it comes to your waistline and your health.

For example, one study in college women showed that eliminating certain foods from their diet increased cravings and overeating (28Trusted Source).

Fad diets can also promote unhealthy eating habits and lead to yo-yo dieting, both of which are detrimental to long-term weight loss.