5 Weirdest Ways to Lose Weight

Losing weight is tough, and conventional methods don't always work quickly or easily.  So it's not surprising that people will try tricks and tips that promise shortcuts to shedding pounds, even if they sound kinda offbeat.Me included!But what constitutes a truly "weird" weight loss approach?Well, when I googled, many of the "weird but helpful weight loss" tips were ideas that weren't all that strange.According to Allure Magazine, snacking on whole foods instead of refined junk, and watching less TV are a couple of "weird weight loss tricks."  While eating at home and riding a bike were some of the  "unusual" ways to lose weight  featured by Best Health.Oooh, what bizarre and strange ideas!!Nah, today I'm talking about the truly weird weird, the stupid weird, holy crap people really do that? weird.Here are five of my faves.But First: Obligatory Reminder That Health and Weight Loss are Not the Same! Just Five More Burpees and You're Done for the Day!photo: Zask MedicalLet's just recognize at the outset that there is something sad and pathetic about the desperation that fuels our cultural obsession with weight loss.  So much misery, and much of it is driven by vanity, body-image issues, media exploitation of women's insecurities, and low self esteem.  Health and "weight loss" are not the same, especially if you take mental health into consideration.Sure, healthy eating and exercise are good for you, but is less weight always better? Actually, the r...
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