The purpose of most fad diets is to promote rapid
weight loss that you can see almost overnight. Fad diets are short-term
solutions; if you stay on a fad diet for more than a few days, you could
cause your body serious harm. You should always consult your healthcare
provider before beginning any kind of weight loss program to make sure
your body can take the added strain to its system. Here are some popular
fad diets with simple instructions that claim to result in fast,
short-term weight loss.
1
The Water Diet[1].
This diet involves drinking a daily total of about 64 fluid ounces (8
cups) of cold (preferably refrigerated) water, at regular intervals.
- Drink a glass of water before each meal and before each snack to suppress your appetite by making you feel fuller.
- Do not add sweeteners or flavorings to your water.
- Do not replace meals with water.
- Take a daily multivitamin to replenish the nutrients lost through more frequent urination.
