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title: 4 Ways to Spot A Fad Diet
description: Beware the fad diet! Fad diets can lead to things like gout, poor athleticism, heart disease and—ironically—poor, long-term weight loss control. If you’re looking to get in shape or lose weight this year, make lifestyle changes that encourage healthy changes. We'll show you how.
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# [4 Ways to Spot A Fad Diet](https://www.healthcheck360.com/blog/4-ways-to-spot-a-fad-diet)

 Written by [Jenna Wesenberg](https://www.healthcheck360.com/blog/author/jenna-wesenberg) | Dec 31, 2018 4:30:00 PM

January 1 signals a new calendar year, and for many Americans, a “new year, new me” mentality. In fact, getting in shape is consistently the most popular New Year’s resolution in the United States. While making lifestyle change is not a bad thing, turning to a fad diet is not ideal or healthy.

Check out this newsletter to find out what makes a diet a "fad diet" and their dangers.

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- 3 Tips to Beat the Post-holiday Blues
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