What Is It?
Rapid Weight Loss
You’ve been told that good things come to those who wait all your life. As long as you eventually stay within the lines, obey the rules, take your time, and work hard—for months, years, decades—you’ll see results.
Does Rapid Weight Loss Work
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does regulate dietary supplements; however, it treats them like foods rather than medications.
Steps Involved
Most rapid weight loss pitches fall into these categories
Starvation Diets
Beyonce popularized the so-called "master cleanse" diet: water, lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper
Pills and Supplements
Dozens of diet supplements promise to speed weight loss. Generally, they claim either to block the absorption of nutrients, or increase metabolism.
Low-Calorie Diets
One proven method of rapid weight loss is the medically supervised very low-calorie diet (VLCD).
Body Composition
Tanita's "Segmental" Scale Provides Body Composition, BMI, and BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate).
