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Developing a healthy diet is an important component of self care. However, it can be difficult to figure out what kind of diet works for your body and lifestyle–especially if you are trying to lose weight.
There are many tips and tricks out there with most of them promising a quick fix. Unfortunately, there is no immediate weight loss tactic. However, there are definitely some things you can do to make your weight loss journey easier and more sustainable. For example, avoiding some serious diet mistakes can make your weight loss journey a lot smoother.
With that in mind, keep reading for the one diet mistake you should never make!
Sticking To Low-Fat Foods
When trying to lose weight, you might be tempted to cut out any fatty foods--or stick to only low-fat alternatives. Although this sounds like a good approach, the truth is that you might be harming your weight loss journey instead of expediting it.
Many low-fat food options make up for the lack of fat with added sugar, which you should definitely be avoiding.
Healthline explains, "For instance, one cup (245 grams) of low-fat, fruit-flavored yogurt can contain a whopping 47 grams of sugar (nearly 12 teaspoons)."
Likewise, the article continues, "Rather than keeping you full, low-fat products are likely to make you hungrier, so you end up eating even more."
Instead of eliminating fatty foods, try to choose ones with healthy fats.
Avocados, peanut butter, and eggs are a few example of foods that you can incorporate into your diet for a source of healthy fats--ones that can help you stay full and stick to a healthy diet.
With this in mind, it's important not to fall in the trap of low-fat foods, thinking that they will help speed up weight loss. Instead, choosing whole, non-processed foods is a better method in creating a healthy diet.
