50 Diet Mistakes Even Smart Women Make Part 11 (The End)

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Continued From 50 Diet Mistakes Even Smart Women Make Part 10

45. You drink your lunch.
Occasionally, meal-replacement drinks are okay, but not for the long term. A diet shake can’t provide all the nutrients and fiber of whole foods.

46. You take a fat-burning supplement.
These pills often contain ephedra, also known as ma huang (which is dangerous enough alone), mixed with caffeine-which can be lethal. The combination speeds up your heart rate and could cause a heart attack, says Heller.

47. You want to order a prescription diet drug from the Internet.
These medications are only for people who are clinically obese (those with a body mass index of 30 or more), and they can have serious side effects. It’s important to be evaluated in person by a doctor before taking them.

48. You wolf down your food.
It takes about 20 minutes to feel full. By gobbling nonstop, you may miss the signal that you’re full and overeat.

49. You load up on caffeine to burn more calories.
There is some evidence that this stimulant may give your metabolism a temporary jolt. But the effect is negligible and not worth risking dehydration, says Heller.

50. You avoid going out with friends because you’re afraid of a nachos-and-beer frenzy. Denying yourself an enjoyable outing for the sake of your diet only sets you up to pig out. Instead, strategies: “Eat an apple an hour before you go out; the fiber will fill you up,” says nutrition programs manager for Town Sports International. Then, when you go out, order a vegetable crudity platter instead of nachos, and try low-calorie drink options, such as a wine spritzer or a light beer.

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