Liquid diets are gaining popularity for weight loss. They are especially suggested by the health car...

1. Liquid Diets to Lose Weight Fast
Liquid diets are gaining popularity for weight loss. They are especially suggested by the health care
providers if there are medical conditions like any surgery, or conditions related to jaw or
gastrointestinal tract. They have become the newest rage for shedding one's flab. In spite of the
benefits of such diets, there are two other reasons for this craze. One is, of course, to lose weight
fast and the other is to imitate the famous Hollywood personalities. There are several celebs who
opted for various liquid diets and lost weight, successfully. There is nothing wrong in it, provided the
diet doesn't cause any side effects on the health of the dieter.
Diet Plan
There are two basic types of liquid diets that are opted for weight loss. One is full liquid diet, and the
other is the clear liquid diet. These are very convenient to use, and do not over-stress the dieter
either. The plan can be varied in various ways. There are two more sub-categories as low calorie
plans and commercial plans. Both these are actually meal replacement diets that are used for weight
loss. The latter comes with pre-packaged products that can be combined with low calorie and high
fiber diets. The low calorie plan, on the other hand, consists of medically observed liquids that allow
only 500 to 800 calories a day, and the solid foods are increased after a few days. This sort of diet is
for those who want to lose weight fast, and maintain it for a long period.
Various Diets
The low calorie liquid diet plan helps a
person to lose weight within a week. If
strictly followed, a person can lose more
than 3 to 4 lbs. These diets are needed to be
followed for at least one week with only 480
to 800 calorie consumption a day. Easily
digestible foods are given more preference
in these diets. These foods are those that
contain proteins, minerals, and important
vitamins. This means it avoids fats, and any
other thing that cannot be easily digested
by the system.
Low calorie plans also include daily 30
minutes of rigorous exercise. Exercise and
liquid diets boost the metabolism levels,
and in this way, they help in fat loss, by
burning the unwanted body fats. The diets
are best to be followed under a watchful
supervisor. There are just various liquid
diets for losing weight, and some of them
can also be called fad diets, that are more
popular due to the promotional propaganda and advertisements by popular models.

2. » Master Cleanse
Master cleanse diet has suddenly gained popularity in the past few years. It consists of water, lemon
juice, cayenne pepper, and honey. It is supposed to be followed for 10 days. The diet increases
detoxification, and metabolism and by this, it promotes weight loss. The only problem with this plan
is that people cannot withstand without food completely (as the diet demands) which makes them
give up sooner or later.
Best Diet
» Medi-Fast
It is a diet plan that consists of fluids that the dieter has to consume 5 times a day, and a meal that
the person is allowed to have only once a day. This meal must be a low fat, and low calorie food that
is high on protein and fresh vegetables. This plan allows only 800 to 1000 calories a day and hence,
helps in losing weight.
» Opti-Fast
This diet must strictly be followed under physician's or dietitian's supervision. These are especially
designed meal replacement powders, or fluids that help a person to lose weight fast. These are
protein shakes and several other juices for weight loss. This sort of diet must be accompanied by
strict exercise routine, and weekly monitoring by the dietitian.
» The Hollywood Diet
This diet claims weight loss in '24 to 48 hours'. There are many other shakes and juices that come
with various flavors like vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, and so on. The Hollywood diet plan consists
of fruit juices that help and increase natural detoxification of bodily impurities. It is also called detox
diet that can be a great way of losing weight. As they say, this plan helps the person to lose all the
excessive water weight and soon after, the person can go back to his/her normal eating pattern.
» Cabbage Soup Diet
There is a lot of rage about this diet plan as well. It is called the '7 days cabbage soup diet', that has
to be followed for a week. This is a plan that is worth giving a try for quick weight loss. There are
many soup recipes that one can try with cabbage, and variety of vegetables, to make this diet a lot
more exiting. It is supposed that cabbage soup diet helps the person to lose 10 pounds in one week.

3. Many people also talk a lot about the clear liquid diets, but to be frank, they are not meant for
weight loss. A person will surely lose weight but he will also lose on the important nutrients at the
same time. Such diets can only give temporary results. Sometimes, it so happens, that once a person
stops consuming certain meal replacement shakes like the good old protein shakes, he/she starts to
put on weight, even faster than before.
So, in my view, liquid diets are a great way to lose weight temporarily. However, for a long term
effect, one strictly needs to follow a balanced diet, suitable exercise regime, and healthy eating
habits. A good combination of all these things will always keep a person fit and healthy.
Disclaimer: This article is for informative purposes only and does not in any way attempt to replace
the advice offered by an expert on the subject.
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