If you’re looking to lose weight fast in preparation for a specific program, you may be tempted to try one of the popular rapid weight loss plans. In this article we’ll talk about several popular fast weight loss diets and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using one of these fad diets to slim down in a hurry.
Rapid weight loss plans typically provide only temporary weight loss benefits. As soon as you stop the strict requirements of these diets, the weight inevitably comes back and quickly. With that in mind, there are still times when losing a quick 5 or 10 pounds makes a special event even more special.
Some popular rapid weight loss diets include…
5 day miracle diet
This diet originated as a book by Adele Puhn and claims that following it will automatically make the pounds fall off. The focus of this diet is on controlling your hunger, cravings and blood sugar levels. This diet has received mixed reviews and is only intended for short-term results, not long-term weight loss.
apple cider vinegar diet
Another rapid weight loss plan, the apple cider vinegar diet claims to be a good transition to a low-calorie diet. It’s a strict meal plan complemented with, you guessed it — apple cider vinegar. The drawbacks of this diet include an upset stomach and loss of appetite. The effectiveness of apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been widely debated and has never been proven.
Fasting
There are many diets floating around the internet with different names and a similar premise. These diets recommend a short fast to lose weight quickly. There are some variations, but 2 days of fasting is one of the more popular recommendations. It is important that you know that following these types of diets can be downright dangerous and can result in serious complications. With a low intake of food or calories or no calories at all, fasting diets are a recipe for blood sugar problems and come with side effects such as fainting, dizziness and blurred vision. These diets are not recommended for anyone. Worse, fasting triggers a famine response in your body that leads to weight gain as soon as you start eating again.
What about long term weight loss?
There is a diet known as “The Secret 2 Fat Loss” diet, which combines the speed of a rapid weight loss diet with the benefits of long term weight loss. This diet focuses on changing your eating habits to actually make your body more efficient at burning fat and calories. Unlike other rapid weight loss plans, this one is not designed to fail after the first few days. This diet is for those looking for short term and long term weight loss and focuses on eliminating inches, not just pounds.
Rumored to be the diet choice of some popular celebrities, The Secret 2 Fat Loss is actually quite easy to follow. It is designed to train your body to use the foods you eat to burn fat, not add extra fat to your waist and hips. There are documented success stories of people who lost 45 pounds in 30 days with this weight loss plan. That said, the Secret 2 Fat Loss diet is not suitable for people who only want to lose a few pounds or who are not interested in a long-term weight loss solution.
As you can see, there are many options for losing weight fast. Before trying any diet, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor to make sure the plan you want to follow won’t have any adverse effects.
Source by Janelyn Chandry
