Can Diets Be Dangerous or Unhealthy?

Let’s be honest, while ordering a dress online, we have all wanted it to fit us exactly like it fits the model that we see in the picture. When this does not happen, we ultimately end up in a self-loathing state due to our bodies. We completely ignore the fact that our bodies have been acting as our shields since the very beginning. Our bodies go with us through all the health-related ups and downs. Self-loathing leads us to look for weight-loss diet plans that promise to reduce weight within a matter of days. These weight-loss diet plans might look appealing but they do more harm than good. Your body does not deserve to be hated. Following these diet plans is literally the worst that you can put it through!

Different types of weight-loss diets

There is a huge number of weight-loss diets that we come across when we are planning to lose weight. Most people do not care to consult their doctors or professional nutritionists and end up worse than before. All diet plans are not suitable for all types of bodies, and I suggest you do not try to figure this out on your own, please consult a professional! The dangers that come with different diet plans can be reduced or completely prevented. You have to adjust the diet plan according to your body with the help of a professional

Keto diet

If you have lately been trying to lose weight, you have definitely come across the word “keto”. This diet allows you to eat a specific amount of fats and proteins and a very little amount of carbohydrates. The keto diet basically puts your body in a state of ketosis. In this state, the body starts to burn fat as it is very low on carbs.

While the keto diet may work for many of us, it can prove to be very unhealthy and dangerous for some people. Feeling low on energy in the first few days of keto is very common. Moreover, your blood sugar might dangerously drop. People following the keto diet also have a very high risk of developing kidney stones. If you’re someone who does not drink 8-10 glasses of water every day, this diet is not for you.

3-day military weight-loss diet plan

Another common diet plan that people follow for quick weight shedding is the 3-day military diet plan. This diet allows 3 meals per day. These meals are fairly less in quantity and promise a quick weight loss in a matter of 3 days. Now if you are a sane person, this diet should automatically sound absurd to you!

The military diet deprives your body of the essential nutrients for 3 whole days. It might make you happy when you stand on the scale after three days, but this happiness will be short-lived as the weight will be gained as fast as it is shed once you switch to your regular diet. Moreover, while you’re on this diet you’ll continuously be low on energy which can lead to fatigue and tiredness. It will affect your temper and will harm your personal and professional life in many ways. (If you’re already a short-tempered person, please have some mercy on the world).

Egg weight-loss diet plan

Egg diet is also known to generate great benefits for people who want to lose weight. Eggs are undoubtedly a very good source of proteins but when consumed in higher amounts, eggs can lead to increased cholesterol levels and ultimately heart diseases.

A healthy lifestyle

Being humans, we cannot rely on a single type of nutrient as it will negatively affect the proper functioning of our bodies. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is very important as it does not only promise the shedding of those extra pounds but also ensures that your body is getting all the nutrients that are necessary. By consuming a perfect and balanced diet, it may take you longer to lose weight, but there are very few chances of that weight coming back, and you attain long-term benefits. Healthy living also makes sure that you prevent diseases especially diabetes and heart diseases.

The intense weight-loss diet plans that we see online every day pose your food as your “enemy” as a result, eating your favorite food is followed by a long and stressful episode of guilt. This is disastrous for both, your mental and physical health. Completely restricting yourself from your favorite foods can result in increased cravings which end up in binge eating and hence weight gain. The key is to satisfy your cravings but reduce your portions to a minimum. Eat healthily and always “know” your food. People tend to prepare healthier meals when they are cooking for themselves, and it can lead to a lifelong habit of healthy eating.