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He Lost 100 Pounds After Correcting These 5 "Normal" Behaviors Keeping Him "Fat"

Drop weight fast by ditching these bad habits.

Are your everyday habits preventing you from losing weight? According to one expert, he lost weight when he figured this out and corrected it. Weight loss coach Dusty Young, who shed 100 pounds on his own journey, has cracked the code with a revolutionary approach that is taking social media by storm. "These 5 normal behaviors are keeping you fat," he says. "These are progress killers. Weight loss isn't about being perfect—it's about what you do most of the time. And these 5 sneaky habits? They're more common (and costly) than you might think."

​Always Grabbing the Closest Parking Spot

"Always grabbing the closest parking spot," is the first mistake. "Seems minor, but these missed chances to move really add up. A few extra steps a day won't burn 1000 calories, but done consistently? HUGE impact (an extra 500 steps per day = over 90 more miles walked per year)" he adds.

​Eating Something Because It's "Healthy"

Mistake two is eating it because it's "healthy." "Smoothies, nuts, avocado toast—sure, they're nutritious, but they're also calorie-dense. 'Healthy' isn't a loophole. Calories still count, even when the label says organic," he says.

​Taking Mindless Bites While Cooking

Taking "mindless bites while cooking," is another mistake. "A spoonful here, a chip there… and suddenly you've eaten 300 calories before the meal even starts. If you need a taste-test, portion it. Or sip water, chew gum, do anything other than graze like a raccoon in a trash can," he says.

​Drinking Your Calories

"Drinking your calories" is another common mistake. "Lattes, juice, boozy brunch cocktails—delicious, but often a calorie bomb with zero staying power. Try zero-calorie swaps or at least downsize your go-to," he writes.

​Polishing Off Your Kid's Plate

The final mistake? "Polishing off your kid's plate," he says. "We get it—no one wants to waste food. But you're not a garbage disposal. If it's not part of your meal, pack it up or toss it. Your goals are greater than cold Dino-nuggets."

​The Fix

"The fix? You don't need to flip your whole life upside down. But these normal, everyday habits? They sneak in, stack up, and quietly keep you stuck," he says. "Fat-loss doesn't care if the calories came from 'healthy' food, tiny bites, or your kid's leftovers—it just adds them up." And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

Leah Suzanne
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