Being overweight is very common nowadays. The number of overweight people has increased a lot in these last few years and that is not a good thing. The world we live in is obsessed with food and it’s really hard to ignore that. Many of us who are overweight know that there is not a thing we wouldn’t do to lose weight. Unfortunately, there is not much we can do other than dieting.
There are so many diets out there and it is really hard to find the one that works for you. You, like many others, have most probably tried a number of diets. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t.
Sometimes it’s easy to stick with a diet plan, but sometimes it can be the hardest thing in the world. None of us is perfect, so don’t blame yourself if you failed at dieting. We all break rules sometimes, either we quit, or can’t resist a temptation. And sometimes we finish a diet, but there are no results. It can be really irritating when you starve for a month and all for nothing.
I bet you have heard that diets are supposed to be a way of living. It is supposed to be all about healthy eating habits. Longer diets are a healthier and much more effective way of losing weight in the long run. We all know this, and we completely agree. However, sometimes what you really need is a quick weight loss. You might feel tired of trying to do the right thing and want to see if you can really lose weight fast.
These fast diets might not be a very good long-term solution, but they’re perfect if you need quick results. If you need to lose a couple of pounds in order to get in that cute dress you bought, or if you have a special event coming soon, these fast diets will do wonders for you. There are millions of so-called ‘crash diets’, and these five have proven to be the best of the best.
There are millions of people who had positive experiences with each of these fast diets, and it is up to you to choose which one works best for you.You should be aware that these are all very low-calorie diets so you might feel dizzy and fragile.
Cabbage Soup Diet
The cabbage soup diet is probably one of the most efficient and fast working diets. It is well known and the effects of it have been proven many times by thousands of people.
Ingredients you will need for the soup:
– 1 onion
– green peppers
– tomatoes
– 1 cabbage
– celery
– spices
– parsley
You cut and boil these ingredients together. You eat this soup as much as you can. The more, the better.
You drink only this soup for 7 days. You can also eat some fruit now and then. You can lose up to 5 kg (11 pounds) in only one week. You are not allowed to be on this diet for more than 7 days. If you want to lose more pounds, take a break a couple of days, and then start again.
7-day diet
As the title implies, this diet lasts only 7 days and you can lose up to 6 kg (13 pounds).
Day1: You can eat fruit all you want and drink only water and black coffee with no sugar. Bananas and grapes are not recommended.
Day2: This day, you can only eat vegetables. Green leafy vegetables are the best. You can add spices, but you are not supposed to use any kind of oil.
Day3: You can eat both fruits and vegetables as well as some vegetable soup.
Day4: You can eat bananas (up to 4) and non-fat milk (up to 4 glasses).
Day5: This day you are allowed to eat 200gr.beef and up to 6 eggs. The beef has to be boiled of baked (not fried or deep-fried).
Day6: You should eat 400grams of beef and any kind of vegetables.
Day7: You can again eat 400grams of beef and vegetables, but today you can also add some brown rice.
*You are allowed to eat vegetable soup for days 5,6 and 7.
*If you want to repeat this 7-day cycle, you should first take a break of at least 3 days.
*You can combine this diet with the cabbage soup diet, eat the foods on this menu and drink the cabbage soup all 7 days. You will get satisfying results.
5-day diet
This is a pretty extreme diet so it is better if you first consult your doctor. You can lose up to 5 kg (11 pounds) in just 5 days.
Day 1: The first day, you are supposed to drink 1L yogurt. In addition, you can drink water, tea, black coffee and juices with no sugar.
Day 2: Today you should eat 1 kg boiled potatoes. Again, you are allowed to drink water, tea, coffee and juices.
Day 3: Today, you should eat up to 1 kg apples.
Day 4: This day, eat at least 400gr. boiled meat (preferably chicken or turkey) and eat vegetables as much as you want.
Day 5: Take a break and eat small portions of whatever you want.
*You can repeat this cycle only if you took a break at day 5.
*You must take vitamins and other supplements while going on this diet, because you don’t receive enough nutrients from the food you eat.
The 3-day Diet
This is probably one of the most famous diets. It appeared in the 80’s and it has been an absolute hit since then. It is claimed that you can lose up to 10 pounds in just 3 days. It is hard to believe, but to be honest, it is possible, due to the low calorie intake.
Day 1:
– Breakfast: Black tea of coffee
½ grapefruit (or juice)
1 tbsp peanut butter with toast (1 piece)
– Lunch: Tuna ( ½ cup)
Toast (1 piece)
Black tea or coffee
Dinner: Chicken or any lean meat (3 ounces)
Carrots (1 cup)
1 apple
Green beans (1 cup)
Vanilla Ice Cream (1 cup)
Day 2:
– Breakfast: Black tea or coffee
1 egg
½ banana
Toast (a piece)
– Lunch:Tuna or Cottage Cheese (1 cup)
8 regular saltine crackers
– Dinner: 2 beef franks
Cabbage or Broccoli (1 cup)
Carrots ( ½ cup)
½ banana
Vanilla Ice Cream ( ½ cup)
Day 3:
– Breakfast: Black tea or coffee
5 regular saltine crackers
Cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
1 apple
– Lunch: Black tea or coffee
1 boiled egg
Toast (1 piece)
-Dinner: Melon (1 cup)
Tuna (1 cup)
Cauliflower (1 cup)
Carrots (1 cup)
Vanilla Ice Cream ( ½ cup)
*Apart from the food in this menu, you must drink at least 4 cups of water or other non-caloric drink daily. You can also drink more coffee and tea.
*After completing this diet, there are big chances of regaining the lost weight. That’s why you shouldn’t overeat the following few days. Slowly adapt by eating less than usual, and then gradually increase your food intake.
The Juice Diet
Also known as ‘fasting’, this diet has many variations. In this diet, fresh juice from fruits and/or vegetables is the only source of food you will get. The most common recommended juices are: celery, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, orange, lemon, lime, pineapple, kiwi, broccoli etc. Apart from juices, you are allowed to drink only water and herbal teas. Coffee and other drinks and foods are excluded. This diet is also a detox plan that can free your body from toxins. Dieters claim to have lost somewhere between 1 and 3 pounds a day, which is a pretty solid number. Do not be on this diet for longer than 10 days.
There is a variation of this diet, called ‘Green Juicing’. This includes only green fruits and vegetables, such as: spinach, broccoli, kiwis, lime, celery, cucumber etc. Some people think that green juices are better for detoxing the body.
Helpful tips for short (crash diets)
There are several tips you need to take into consideration before you start any of these fast diets.
First, you need to make sure that you are healthy. For instance, if your blood is not okay, you might make it worse if you start some of these diets. You also need to know when to stop. If you don’t feel alright, stop immediately. Don’t wait for something worse to happen.
Then, you need to make sure that you take supplements in the form of multivitamins. You also want to stick to the number of days provided. Do not repeat a diet without a break.
When you finish a diet, try not to overeat because you will gain your weight back. Slowly adapt with the eating changes. Otherwise, you might get that yo-yo effect that crash diets tend to cause.
Another thing you need to know is that there is a possibility for slowing your metabolism due to the low calorie intake. These fast diets are a really good way to lose pounds fast. However, you shouldn’t be on fast diets all the time. Try fast dieting only when you need it for some really special reason. Just be careful to go by the rules in order to stay healthy. Good luck!
