4 expert tips for kickstarting your weight loss journey

Semaglutide shots might be all the rage, but there are healthier steps you can take to lose weight

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Separating fad from nonfiction in the world of weight loss
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The weight loss journey can be hard enough without all of the conflicting information and trends out there putting pressure on you. From the Ozempic craze to fad diets, social media and the internet are filled with methods for losing weight quickly. However, there are healthier and less intense ways to start on the right path to losing weight and keeping it off. 

Set realistic goals and be flexible

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Theara Coleman, The Week US

Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and cannabis industry news.