Adapted from The Women's Health Fitness Fix Launch into pretty much any diet plan and youâ??re bound to lose some weight. Itâ??s not magic; suddenly, youâ??re not randomly grazing but youâ??re following a meal plan and eating with a purpose, even if that purpose is based on pseudoscience or radical theories. The problem is, your brain is a calorie hog, and it takes an immense amount of concentration to stick to a complicated diet. Not to mention, from day one, most donâ??t feel sustainable so you know from the get-go itâ??s a temporary fix. But getting or staying slim does not require a diet! In fact, most lean people are that way because of seemingly minor behaviors that add up to a healthy lifestyle. They may sound too easy or basic to work, but thatâ??s the point. These weight-loss shortcuts may not be as obvious and their results may not show up as quickly as fad dietsâ?? do, but they're lasting. By trading in your old dieting ways, youâ??ll save time in the long run because youâ??ll be able to sustain these habits forever, and therefore maintain your lighter weight. Learn to eat healthy, one meal at a time, by ditching deprivation and shifting to a new way of eating that'll keep you lean for life.