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By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide to Weight Loss since 2000

How to Spot a Fad Diet

Friday August 29, 2008
Fad diets are easy for just about anyone to fall for. When you first decide to lose weight, it can be tempting to do something drastic. You feel like you just can't spend one more day overweight. This mind-frame sets you up for falling for the empty promises of scams.

Here are some pointers for identifying and avoiding fad diets.

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