In the 2020s, losing weight has become increasingly confusing. Heck, even "calories in, calories out" is believed to be a weight loss myth these days. Whether you've stumbled down an algorithmically curated rabbit hole that suggests you should only eat sardines or listened to too many fat-burning experts on two-hour-long podcasts, the internet can feel a bit overwhelming.

Therefore, it's comforting to know that a 2019 study of health and fitness influencers from the University of Glasgow found we should take online weight loss information with a pinch of salt. "We found that the majority of the blogs could not be considered credible sources of weight management information," said the study's lead author, Christina Sabbagh (via The Independent ). "[T]hey often presented opinion as fact

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