What are fad diets and crash diets?
Like any fad, these diets come and go. If you fall for one of these diets, you’ll be lucky if the worst thing that happens is you waste a little money. That’s because there is only one surefire way to recognize fad and crash diets: they don’t work! But beware. If taken too far, they can be dangerous. back to top How do I know if it’s just a fad? People who promote fad diets and crash diets tell you what you want to hear so you’ll buy their product. They say it’s easy to achieve your goals thanks to their new discovery. You want a flat stomach? Take their diet pill, give up pasta, or drink their liquid meal replacement. But anyone who has lost weight and kept it off can tell you there are no shortcuts. To follow the real fitness formula, you need to increase your activity level through exercise and eat a healthful diet. It’s healthy and it works. back to top Separating fact from fiction Do you like reading fiction? Well, there’s plenty of fiction written about diets. Save yourself some
