Page Love consults about nutrition, wellness and fitness issues with women, men, and children of all ages. Over the years, she has come up with some great lists of ideas that help to answer recurring questions about many topics. Here is another popular one, and you can check out more helpful lists in the archived articles on the right!

Avoiding Fad Diets

Screening out the issues

1. Would you be willing to try a diet that promises a weight loss averaging 5 lbs. per week?

2. Do you believe that, in order to lose weight, you must limit or avoid carbohydrates?

3. Are you drinking a minimum of 80 ounces (10 cups) of hydrating fluids per day?

4. Do you skip breakfast or skip other meals?

5. How frequently do you eat?

6. How are your calories distributed throughout the day?

7. Are you missing any major energy sources in your diet (fat or protein sources)?

8. Do you take herbs, weight loss drinks/powders, or supplements to lose weight?

Set one goal to stay on track with your diet: