Q: I am on a strict diet but not losing enough weight. Someone at the gym says I should eat cheat meals to spike hormones that trick my body into fat loss. Is this wise?

A: It’s wise to run for the hills when “someone at the gym” gives advice — especially if it is at the water cooler!..

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