It seems that every week, especially during the summer months, the latest celebrity weight loss ‘secrets’ or fast-track diets are promoted. However, the consequences and long-term results of these often risky weight loss methods are rarely mentioned. While it may seem tempting to try these fads to slim down for swimsuit season, it certainly isn’t worth compromising your health! False Positives Many of these lose-weight-quick schemes result in the shedding of water weight , which is quickly gained back once regular eating is resumed (one cannot live on grapefruits or a liquid diet forever!). In addition, starvation-type diets that may offer quick results are very detrimental to the metabolism and lead to subsequent weight gain- often leading to not only gaining back the weight that was lost, but increasing the original number on the scale! Other Risks While most harsh appetite suppressants and metabolism stimulants have been banned, others will surface, purporting to be ‘safer’ alternatives.

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The Downside of Fad Diets – How to Lose Weight the Healthy Way