Overcome Six Diet Mistakes

By Stephanie Karpinske, M.S., R.D.; Reviewed by Hope S. Warshaw, R.D., CDE, BC-ADM, 2010

You might be inadvertently derailing your healthy eating plan if you can relate to one -- or more -- of these diet challenges that sabotage efforts to eat better. The good news is that all of these fumbles are fixable. The first step is being aware of them.

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You started so determined to eat healthfully and lose weight. You exercised almost every day, cheerfully skipped desserts, and ate plenty of fruits and vegetables. The weight started to drop. But now, when you step on the scale, the number just won't budge. Sure, you might lose a pound one week, but the next week it's back on. Instead of getting frustrated and going back to old eating habits, take charge of this slowdown. It's time to step back and take a critical look at your efforts.

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Overcome Six Diet Mistakes

You might be inadvertently derailing your healthy eating plan if you can relate to one -- or more -- of these diet challenges that sabotage efforts to eat better. The good news is that all of these fumbles are fixable. The first step is being aware of them.

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