Emma Jonson 
Weight loss ultimately comes down to burning more calories than you take in. But if you’ve ever tried losing weight, you also know that this seemingly simple formula isn’t always easy to put into practice and that can be downright frustrating. But not to worry because today, we’re here to tell you exactly what you need to know about weight loss, including all the research-backed advice that really works.
What to know about short-term weight loss
With their promise of lightning-fast results, fad or “crash” diets may be tempting, but they often do more harm than good by slowing your metabolism and causing you to lose lean muscle mass (which makes it harder to both maintain the weight loss and to drop pounds down the road). While it is possible to lose pounds fast, there’s definitely a right and a wrong approach.
All about overeating
When it comes to common roadblocks on the weight-loss journey, overeating is one of the biggies. Even if you know all about serving sizes and portion control, it can sometimes be a challenge to get your eating under control and stick to a calorie count that will result in weight loss.
Science-backed weight-loss hacks
While there’s no magic bullet when it comes to losing weight, research has uncovered many small tweaks that can make the process a lot easier. A few such practices you might want to keep in mind the next time you gather around the dining table for a meal is to simply drink two cups of water before a meal to help you shave off pounds or to post a meal, get up and walk around or do a few laps, the choice is yours.