Cambridge, soup diet, fruit diet
The Cambridge Diet, the Soup Diet, the Fruit Diet; illustrious names for popular crash diets. You know, the ‘lose three kilos in one week’ type. Fine for losing a few pounds just before summer, but not so smart for the long term.
A party, holiday plans; There are countless reasons why you want to lose a few pounds quickly. A crash diet is very tempting. You will lose a lot of weight in a very short time. That’s because you only have a little calories eat, usually only about 500 a day. Think pineapple in the morning, papaya in the afternoon and smoked chicken in the evening. It is therefore not surprising that you lose weight.
Fast
And that is also the advantage of a crash diet: it goes very quickly. And those few pounds can be just enough to fit into that one slim-fit jeans again. Following a crash diet for a few days probably won’t hurt, according to the Nutrition Center. You should not do it any longer. It is very important to stick to the menu exactly. If you’re smuggling, it won’t work.
Low energy
There are also disadvantages. In the beginning you mainly lose moisture. Pretty soon the body will muscle tissue will break down and your organs will have a hard time. This is not without risk. In addition, a crash diet does not provide all the nutrients the body needs. Because you eat little, and get few calories, you will eat less energy to have. Supplementing with a multivitamin is a must anyway. And for your mood, a crash diet is usually not a boost.
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But the main disadvantage of a crash diet is the chance of yo-yo. Once you start eating normally again, the pounds will likely come back on quickly. After all, nothing has changed in the way you eat. In addition, there is a chance that your metabolism will set itself to low calories. In other words, your body will go into low-power mode. If you eat normally again, your body will save the extra calories for bad times. And on your hips.
Long-term
Let’s face it, deep in our hearts we know that crashing doesn’t work. But it can be so tempting. Before you lose weight, think about what you want to achieve with your effort. If you just want to lose a few pounds quickly, it could be an option. But if you want to lose weight in the long term and, more importantly, maintain your weight, you will have to eat differently and exercise more.
Nice
It sounds boring but unfortunately, we can’t make it more fun! Much easier. Find a diet that suits you and don’t be too hard on yourself. Then it will cost you the least effort and you will eventually become slim, fit and healthy!
