New Year, New Habits: 15 Dietary Mistakes To Avoid If You Want to Lose Weight

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Too Much Alcohol

Recent studies on alcohol increasingly show its harmful effects on our bodies. For those who want to lose weight, it is especially advisable to avoid alcohol because it's nothing more than empty calories with little to no essential nutrients. Additionally, alcohol hinders fat burning and disrupts other processes that are important for our digestion. Alcohol can also negatively affect sleep and metabolism and increase our appetite. These are all factors to avoid if you want to be healthier.