Why Most Popular Fad Diets Fail Popular fad diets are all over the place these days thanks in large part to the internet where they spread like a bad virus.
Very few fad diets really result in any real long term weight loss.
They may in some cases result in a short term loss of a few pounds but the dieter generally puts these back on after the diet ends.
Most popular fad diets actually slow down the metabolism which is not beneficial to weight loss.
The reason for this is because many of these quick weight loss diets are very calorie restrictive which causes what is known as the starvation effect and a slower metabolism.
Fad diets often don't include long term lifestyle changes.
They don't include a exercise program or a long range plan.
So even if a dieter manages to drop a few pounds during the diet they quickly revert back to their old lifestyle which led to their over weight condition in the first place.
These diets are not customized to the individual.
Most long term weight loss plans are custom designed and consider all the factors of your life that are causing your problem.
You could be taking medications which may not help in trying to lose weight.
This is why most good weight loss plans are designed by doctors and also why its important to consult your doctor before starting any weight loss plan.
Much of the weight lost on popular fad diets is from water which is also temporary.
These diets over a long period will probably cause more muscle loss than they will loss of fat which is any dieters goal.
Restricting foods can also cause depression which will not help a weight loss program either.
Real long term success in weight loss takes a lifestyle change and is not a quick fix.