Many people make the mistake of looking for a “quick-fix”— a way to lose excess weight in a hurry. This usually involves following a super low-calorie diet, without any kind of medical supervision. Crash dieting—sometimes called yo-yo dieting—can present many problems, especially if you get caught in the cycle of losing and then gaining weight.
Crash dieting is not an effective way to achieve long-term weight loss and maintenance. It may also be bad for your health. There is some evidence— although inconclusive— that the weight loss and gain cycle, which is typical of people who use crash diets, could promote heart trouble or ev6n a stroke. This may be a possibility because crash dieting usually results in a shifting of weight from the hips and thighs to the stomach. Some research suggests that a heavy stomach can lead to increased risk of stroke in men as well as a high rate of heart failure in both men and women.
Another health risk associated with crash dieting involves the amount of stress that type of dieting places on the body. Such strain could increase the risk of sudden death from heart disease. Crash dieting is not a recommended course of action for anyone needing to lose weight. Not only is it ineffective, it can be quite dangerous as well.
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