50 Diet Mistakes Even Smart Women Make Part 9
Continued From 50 Diet Mistakes Even Smart Women Make Part 8
38. You expect to lose about four pounds a week on your diet.
That may happen in the first week, but it’s an unrealistic goal because it’s too difficult to maintain in the long term. A healthy, sustainable weight loss is one to two pounds a week. Plus, studies show that people who lose weight slowly tend to keep it off longer.
39. You’re on a juice fast to “clean out” your system.
In fact, this will rid you of two things you need most: water (which keeps you hydrated) and lean body mass (which helps you burn more calories), according to Stopler. Read more!

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