There is no shortage of weight loss tips, although some are downright harmful and totally useless. The most common weight loss misconception is to be happy, you need to weigh less. Another common misconception is about fat-free foods and sugar. Such misconceptions are creating serious problems especially for the body shamed teenage girls.Stop following these tips before they sabotage your health.

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The powerful spice is capable of a lot more than just adding a flavor to your food. It is said to relieve cold and reduce inflammation in the body. But have you ever tried ginger water for weight loss? All you have to do is boil 2 cups of water, add crushed paste of ginger and mix it well. Let it boil for at least 20 minutes and then drink it. It is proved highly beneficial in weight loss. It is also known to boost metabolism and flush out toxins from the body.

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The herb Parsley, apparently, works as a miracle. There is this old lady from Bosnia who reportedly invented a dish in preparation of parsley tea. She claims that she lost 5kgs in two days as the fat was excreted from her body in the form of drainage. Apparently, excess water exited the body and not the fat. Apart from that, she also experienced a refreshing and delightful mood. Now, it is observed that she feels amazing.

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Sometimes our fat just disappears without us realizing it. It is a science fact that a human body can actually fluctuate about 5.5 pounds per day. But do you know where does it go? Body sweat takes away some mass. Poop and Pee lead to weight loss. It is strange but some weight evaporates from the skin. You will not believe but even breathing can take away some extra pounds. Never realized you’re losing naturally, did you?

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Whether the fats are good or bad for your health also depends on how you like to have it. For example, sweets, desserts, and other processed foods are all unhealthy sources of fats while eggs, avocados, and dairy products are healthy sources of fats. Besides, ratios, quality and type of fat all make a difference here. Fats should always be consumed from natural sources. Butter, processed meat, olive oil, ghee, yoghurt, red meat, eggs, milk etc should be consumed on a regular basis for healthy fats.

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According to a new study, lack of sleep may lead to overeating and improper food choices. In this study, participants who were deprived of sleep could not resist highly palatable and rewarding snacks like candies, cookies, chips and other crunchy snacks even after consuming a meal only 2hrs ago which consisted of 90% of their daily caloric needs. Restriction of sleep increases the hedonic aspect of food intake, according to the researchers, which is the pleasure and satisfaction gained from eating. The participants, when in the phase of completing their sleep, chose food items providing 50% additional calories and fats.

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