Adults spend more time worrying about their weight than any other health concern. Americans also spend an average of three hours per day on social media. So it comes as no surprise that sites like Instagram and Pinterest are becoming hubs for diet and exercise research.

But is social media really helping us meet our weight-loss goals, or is it causing us to make decisions that could be harming our bodies in the long run?

Celebrity endorsements and fad diets are no new trend to the social media world, but they are increasingly causing people to blindly follow advice and tips that claim to be the fastest and easiest option to lose weight.

Search "weight loss" on Pinterest, and millions of results will populate. One of the latest trends is going gluten-free, which for most people will result in no real benefits.

About 1 in 133 Americans actually have celiac disease and need to completely cut gluten out of their diet — a fact that was just brought to attention in May, Celiac Awareness Month. The rest should instead make smarter choices about the kinds of things they are putting into their bodies.

However, cutting down your diet too much can be dangerous when combined with high-intensity exercise. The importance of consuming key nutrients such as protein, carbs and antioxidants is often forgotten when trying to follow an extremely strict diet. People who have been too strict on what they are cutting out suffer consequences like intestinal disease and nutrient deficiencies.

So what should you pay attention to?

Your body. Do you have negative reactions to gluten? If not, you probably shouldn't be cutting it out of your diet completely. The key in any good diet is moderation and staying active. Keeping in mind a couple of factors can help you choose the right kind of diet to live a healthy lifestyle.

The Food and Drug Administration has recently released information for new nutrition labels. New additions like the added sugar section as well as the change of the serving size guidelines will make it easier for consumers to make better and more informed decisions about what they are putting in their bodies.

According to the Mayo Clinic, consulting and involving your doctor before making drastic changes in your diet and lifestyle is also a good idea. Your doctor should know what kind of diet will best meet the needs for your body.

No single plan will work for everyone, and that is why it is important to think about the kinds of things that will help meet your physical and nutritional needs. Gradually changing your lifestyle to include healthy eating and exercise habitats will help keep you healthy and fit in the long run.

Instead of going to social media sites for diet and weight loss tips, checking out sites like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture can be helpful when looking for suggestions on making healthy and nutritious choices.

Paying attention to these factors can help lead to better food choices when considering weight loss. When it comes down to finding the right diet for you, staying away from the extremes is a good rule of thumb.

According to the CDC, healthy weight loss is about one to two pounds per week. Learning what works best for your body, not following the newest diet fad taking over social media, will be a more effective path to reaching your ultimate goal.