DANGERS OF CRASH DIETING

DANGERS OF CRASH DIETING

Crash dieting has become a fashion to control obesity these days. Due to this, deprived of food means energy, the crash dieter loses concentrations the mind is focused on only to low calorie intake. In crash dieting, you lose sugar and protein and then get into hypoglycemia and protein deficiency. In the long run, starvation can actually lead to increase in the weight because of fluid retention caused by fluid deficiency. Total fat free diet is also not desirable, because the body has an instinctive reaction to protect fats, and what you lose is your muscle mass.

If for the whole life you go on putting weight, how can you expect it to shed in days? These short cut methods will cause weakness and lethargy. In addition, they may lead to hair loss, may lax tissue and the skin. The side effects of this dieting, researchers say, could damage liver and kidney as well. There is no magic wand to reduce obesity in days. It has to be worked out with controlled diet and moderate exercise. And it will take a longer time.