’Tis the season of crash diets and wellness fads. If something feels too good to be true, it probably is.
Here are five tips to spot a quick fix:
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1. It promises fast results
If it claims you’ll “lose 5 pounds in a week,” that’s a red flag. Quick fixes might work in the short term, but they can’t provide lasting results.
2. It cuts out entire food groups
Elimination diets might sound appealing, but they often lead to burnout, cravings, and nutrient gaps. For most people, they’re neither enjoyable nor sustainable.
3. It relies on willpower
Willpower fades, habits last. Sustainable approaches don’t ask you to “try harder.” They help you change your environment, work with your mindset, and find other ways to make it easier to reach your goals.
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“Noom provided me with the medication which I could not get through Medicare. I have learned the tricks to better eating and life in general.”
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“All of the Noom providers that I’ve met with have been exceptional and prescribed medications that are appropriate for my situation and health.”
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“Noom made the process so simple and now I feel full, free from diet obsession, and at ease in my body again.”
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Sonday K. — Real Noom user
“My doctor recommended Noom after I was frustrated trying to lose weight. The lessons helped change my relationship with food. My body feels lighter & energized.”
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Cam K. — Real Noom user
“I built healthy habits with coaching and lessons that make me confident I can maintain my weight loss long term.”
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Laura TR. — Real Noom user
“With the right medication through Noom, hunger and sugar cravings finally quieted and I have the tools to break the cycle.”
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“Cravings and food noise are gone, I finally feel confident in the healthy habits I’ve built to last with Noom.”
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4. It requires you to follow a rigid routine
If a plan simply requires you to follow a routine without teaching you why you’re making changes, it’s skipping the most important part. And if that routine is rigid, it’s not sustainable. Education, self-awareness, and built-in flexibility make healthy habits stick.
5. There’s no mention of habits
Health is a result of products (medication, supplements, trackers, and more) and habits. If success depends only on a product without making changes to your daily actions, it’s not built to last.
Noom programs are grounded in psychology to help you create healthy habits you can stick with.
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