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5 Bad Weight-Loss Techniques to Avoid
Cutting Entire Food Groups
Giving up entire food groups can lead to a nutritional deficiency — not to mention trigger major cravings for whatever food has been cut. Rather than, say, eliminating all carbohydrates, focus on whole grains and remember to watch out for portion control. Usually it's the extra servings that add to your waistline, not the pasta itself.
Keep your pasta calories in check with these tricks.
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5 Bad Weight-Loss Techniques to Avoid
When you're trying to shed pounds, it's important to steer clear of the quick fixes and focus instead on healthy weight loss strategies. It's not always easy to decide which diet tips you should follow, though, so we've rounded up five common weight loss techniques you should avoid.

