7 common weight loss mistakes—and how to fix them
Jan, 2026
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You exercise regularly and you think your diet is pretty good, so why won’t the scale budge? The fact is, we’re not all experts in everything weight loss, and those gaps in knowledge can derail our efforts to shed a few pounds. Find out if you make some of the most common weight loss mistakes—and learn simple ways to correct them.
Written byDeborah Wilburn.
Medically reviewed byAmy Gonzales, MD.