5 Diet Myths That Make You Gain Weight

Find out which common myths about dieting could be causing you to gain weight.

It’s one thing to feel disappointed that you’re lugging around a few extra pounds when you know you’ve been a little lax with your eating or exercise. But religiously following diet rules and not making progress (or, worse yet, gaining weight) is infuriating and depressing. If you’re watching your weight and not getting any closer to your goal, look closely at the weight-loss principles you’re following. It could be that diet myths are causing you to pack on pounds.

—Nicci Micco, M.S., Content Director

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