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Safe ways to lose weight
People have many options when they seek to lose weight . Fad diets may promise quick results , but highly restrictive eating plans or marathon workout sessions can be dangerous . Taking shortcuts or risks in the hopes of losing weight can lead to various health issues and ultimately put people ’ s overall health in serious jeopardy . Thankfully , there are many safe ways people can lose weight .
The first step in safe weight loss is to visit a doctor and let him or her know your plans . The doctor can help determine if a specific eating plan or exercise routine is safe based on your current health . Certain medications can affect metabolism and even contribute to weight gain , so a discussion with the doctor can help ensure people aren ’ t putting their health in jeopardy when their goal is to get healthy .
It ’ s also vital that people trying to lose weight do not believe everything they read online . Research published in The American Journal of Public Health in October 2014 found that most people who search the internet for tips on how to lose weight come across false or misleading information on weight loss , particularly in regard to how quickly they can shed some pounds . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises the safest amount of weight to lose per week is between one and two pounds . People who lose more per week , particularly on fad diets or programs , oftentimes are much more likely to regain weight later on than people who took more measured approaches to losing weight . In addition , the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics notes it is better to lose weight gradually because if a person sheds pounds too fast , he or she can lose muscle , bone and water instead of fat . >
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