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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
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Marie Claire

Every Diet That Actually Works Has These 10 Traits in Common

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When it comes to dieting, there are so many conflicting ideas out there—especially from "choose this, not that" elimination diet advocates—on what the best weight loss solution is. And when even the most trimmed and fit celebs seem confused about how to lose weight the healthy way, it's crucial to look to the experts for cues on how to tone up without obsessing over calories, losing muscle weight, or ditching vital food groups. Below, we spoke to nutrition experts about the red flags to look out for in any diet, and what a successful diet should entail.

1. They require you to pace yourself.

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