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One of the best-known and most widespread methods for losing weight quickly is the so-called "lightning diet." At this time of year, they become especially popular with the arrival of summer, vacations, weddings, communions, baptisms and other events. However, doctors, trainers, nutritionists and experts of various kinds do not agree with the implementation of this type of diet. The lightning diet is one that promises a large weight loss in a very short period of time. This diet is usually quite restrictive and excludes essential food groups in a balanced and healthy diet. Therefore, specialists recommend thinking twice before starting such a diet
How to set up a lightning diet
Crash diets are based on three essential pillars that define this type of diet. The first is obvious; rapid weight loss. This is the main objective in the short term.
To achieve this ambitious goal, we must follow the second point: dietary restrictions. Normally, these restrictions involve the elimination of certain food groups that are essential in a balanced, healthy diet
This leads to the third aspect that defines a crash diet, which is sustainability. Because it is such an 'ambitious' diet, it is not easy to maintain in the long term, not to say impossible. This diet does not lead to a healthier lifestyle, but rather to the high probability of a rebound effect that will make you regain the weight you have lost.
Reasons not to follow a crash diet
There are multiple reasons why you should not follow a crash diet. Therefore, what experts recommend is to follow a progressive diet, which is easy to follow and does not exclude food groups or healthy and essential foods in a balanced diet
The rebound effect is one of the reasons why we should not follow this type of diet. This weight loss is usually due to the loss of water and muscle rather than fat loss. This causes a rebound effect when returning to a normal diet
In addition, as already mentioned, these diets exclude foods that are objectively good. This can cause certain nutritional deficiencies, which can affect long-term health. Some diets may end up causing kidney stones, heart problems or digestive problems.
Last but not least, there is a high risk of psychological harm. Restrictive diets can negatively affect self-esteem and increase the risk of eating disorders.