There are many diet programs that inspire you to lose weight fast. But such diets are also very risky for your health. The 2468 diet is an example of a fast weight loss program. This is for those who want to lose weight quickly.
How does this diet work?
The number 2468 represents the amount of calories you need to take in within 4 days. You will be instructed to eat 200 calories on the first day, 400 calories on the second day, 600 calories on the third day and 800 calories on the fourth day. The process is repeated depending on your choice.
Other variations on the 2468 include the 0246, 020406, and 02040608, but the original 2468 regimen is the most successful. On repeating the process, the drop from 800 calories to 200 calories will boost your metabolism and cause massive weight loss in your body. On average, a person should be able to lose 10 pounds per month with this diet.
The truth is, any weight you lose overnight is only water weight or muscle weight, not fat.
Restricting the amount of calories consumed can be very dangerous and may lead to an eating disorder in the long run. The calorie intake prescribed in this diet is within the range of starvation, which leads to loss of muscle mass, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and your brain cravings for high-calorie foods.
Normally, your metabolism slows significantly when you limit your caloric intake to within the starvation range. The process of slowing metabolism is your body’s natural response so that your body can use calories efficiently. However, the 2468 Diet tricks your metabolism into thinking that your metabolism is still high and in fact you continue to lose weight. In fact you are increasing your chances of organ failure and putting your body weight at risk.
The safest way to achieve desired weight loss is not to reduce your caloric intake, but to provide your body with the proper amounts of essential nutrients.
Source by Cecilia Rodriguez
