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- Many weight-loss myths stem from social media and the ever-changing realm of nutrition science.
- One of the most persistent weight-loss myths is that you just have to exercise more to lose weight.
- If a weight-loss method sounds too easy or too good to be true, it probably is.
- Visit Insider’s Health Reference library for more advice.
From extreme juice cleanses to supposed miracle supplements,
