If you are like many, you may have resolved to lose weight this year and have changed your lifestyle in order to meet your goals. But focusing only on that magic number on the scale can actually lead to weight gain, not weight loss, according to a new study . The study’s authors researched over 200 other studies and found that the emphasis on losing weight in lieu of other healthy goals had a detrimental effect on dieters; they ended up depressed, guilty, and dissatisfied with their bodies, which

led to weight gain. The authors also debate on whether fat is as harmful as many claim, saying that their findings do not support commonly accepted ideas about losing weight , including that it will prolong your life, that obesity is an economic burden , and that weight loss is the only way that obese people can improve their health. Keep reading for tips on balancing weight loss goals with healthy habits.

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Focusing Solely on Weight Loss Leads to Weight Gain, Study Says