The diet trap: Why strict food rules backfire and how to achieve lasting weight loss Strict diets trigger a biological starvation response. They also increase psychological cravings for forbidden foods. Rapid weight loss sacrifices muscle and slows metabolism. Lasting change requires a slow, steady, and sustainable approach. Focus on adding nutritious foods and consistent habits instead. The new year brings a familiar cycle for millions: the launch of a strict new diet promising rapid transformation. Yet decades of research and clinical experience point to a harsh truth shared across psychology and nutrition science: these drastic plans are designed to fail. With estimates showing…

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