So you want to lose fat? And obviously, you want to do it in the shortest time possible! But how safe is it to lose fat quickly, and what can be done to make the process safer?
First of all, rapid fat loss is where you're losing more than 3lbs of fat per week. 1-2lbs is a safe amount and that's the normal goal for most people that are on a diet. So this only applies if you're trying to shift the pounds a little more quickly than the average person.
Secondly - you need to look at how you're doing it. Is it:
a.) A starvation diet (like a "Master Cleanse" style water/cayenne pepper fast)?
b.) A very low calorie diet (like the popular Protein Sparing Modified Fast)?
c.) Driven by the latest and greatest Fat Loss Pill?
Because all three of these things are offered to the general population through internet marketing sites, but 2 out of three are outright dangerous. Let's take a deeper look.
The Dangers of Rapid Fat Loss Diets
The main danger with option c.) is that you probably won't know what it is you're taking. Most of the pills and potions offered on the internet aren't FDA approved, they don't have scientific trials behind them and there's no guarantee that they'll do what they say on the tin. At best, you'll find that you're paying for something with no effects whatsoever. At worst, you might be consuming something downright dangerous. If you're ever looking to lose weight fast then make sure you never ever do it using pills. The only thing you should consume to keep your metabolism high on a rapid fat loss diet is caffeine, and you should probably be careful with that.
The danger with option a.) is that you're not consuming enough protein, and you're certainly not consuming enough vitamins and minerals. This kind of diet is crazy low in calories, and if you can force yourself to go through with it you'll end up with:
- muscle atrophy (wastage)
- protein lost from internal organs (can cause organ failure if you go too long)
- kidney damage
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- lethargy
As well as other issues related to low blood electrolyte levels (dehydration) and tiredness.
This sort of diet also does not teach a very good long term relationship with food - and the big danger is that as soon as the "cleanse" is over, the dieter will go back to drinking soda, eating pizza and getting fat - reversing all of the good work done beforehand.
The best Rapid Fat Loss diet is a protein sparing modified fast. These still have their dangers - you need to check with an MD before starting anything like this - but the high protein content of such a diet will prevent any serious damage to organs and will help to ensure there is no muscle loss on the diet (after all - you want to lose fat not muscle).
How to Make a Rapid Fat Loss Diet Safe
1.) Ensure adequate protein intake (1g per lb of lean body mass is ideal)
2.) Ensure potassium salts are taken in the diet (to keep blood pressure high and prevent electrolyte imbalances)
3.) Take fish oil (reduces inflammation)
4.) Avoid all "diet pills"
5.) Ensure the diet is still based on whole foods
This will keep the diet as safe as physically possible, whilst still allowing for the rapid loss of body fat.
Author: Neil Burge
If you want to know more about losing fat quickly and safely, check out the
Rapid Fat Loss Diet at Living Tribal, my blog on how to lose fat fast. The question
is Rapid Fat Loss Safe? is answered in a dedicated blog post too.
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