8 Surprising Foods One Should Never Eat When Trying to Lose Weight in 2017

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7. CEREAL SOLD IN A VALUE-SIZE BOX

The same goes for super-size snack packages. People consume up to 22 percent more when they eat from larger packages, according to a study conducted by researchers at Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab. When people know there is more food available, they subconsciously let themselves eat more of it. The same goes for food you buy on sale: You’re more likely to consume more when food costs less, according to another study.That’s not to say you should spend more on food to eat less overall — it’s unsustainable (and silly). If you’re going to spring for a value pack of any packaged food, measure out your serving instead of eating out of the bag so you don’t fall pray to your own mind’s games.
Eat This Instead: One measured serving of said cereal.

8. BOOZE

It’s almost impossible to find a weight loss expert who recommends alcohol for weight loss. (Believe me, I tried.) While some cocktails have fewer calories than others, alcohol just doesn’t support weight loss. It contains empty calories that don’t fill you up or provide any nutrients, softens your resolve so you’re more likely to overeat, and impairs your judgement, regardless of your weight loss goals. (It’s why you drunk eat pizza, not salad.) But it gets worse: “When alcohol is present in your body, it’s considered a toxin that your body wants to get rid of, and becomes you liver’s top priority,” says Caroline Cederquist, MD, creator of bistroMD. When your liver is in hardcore detox mode, it can’t burn fat as efficiently.

Drink This Instead: One of the lower-calorie options on this list:

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