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A prevalent myth suggests that weight loss can only occur through "clean" eating. Surprisingly, studies such as the "Twinkie Diet" demonstrate that one can lose weight consuming primarily processed foods, as long as they maintain a calorie deficit. This particular study, led by Professor Mark Haub, indicated that participants could lose weight while eating predominantly unhealthy foods, supplemented with vitamins for nutritional balance.
Though this illustrates it is possible to lose weight via poor eating habits, it’s crucial to understand that focusing solely on calories can lead to feelings of fatigue and loss of muscle mass, often resulting in an undesirable "skinny fat" appearance.