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Further, drastically cutting calories often leaves people feeling deprived and very low-calorie diets cannot be maintained over the long-term. &#8220;Instead of focusing on deprivation, focus on making small changes you can live with for a lifetime,&#8221; says Beth Hubrich, a registered dietitian with Calorie Control Council. Instead of opting for a fad diet, find a reasonable eating and exercise plan that supports the loss of one-half to two pounds per week. &#8220;Adopt healthful habits that you will be able to stick to indefinitely, and always allow yourself a little wiggle room for special occasions,&#8221; said Hubrich. &#8220;By making better nutrition choices, eating smaller portions, exercising and reducing you overall caloric intake you have the best chance of keeping off weight over the long term.&#8221;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q. If I drastically cut calories, I\u2019ll lose weight faster \u2013 myth or fact? A. Myth. 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