| Just like poor people are looking for the holy grail to | | | | choice. However, medications that help you lose |
| get rich quick, overweight people are looking for the | | | | weight fast generally has some undesirable side |
| holy grail to lose weight fast. While there may be a | | | | effects, such as oily stools, headache or giddy spells. |
| few ways to lose weight fast, most of the time the | | | | They may not be life threatening but it cause some |
| effect is short lived or carry some significant amount | | | | embarrassing or inconvenient moments for you. |
| of risk. | | | | Always consult your doctor before taking weight loss |
| One common method to lose weight fast is through | | | | medication. What works for other may not work you. |
| starvation. This does not mean going for hunger strike | | | | Some weight loss drugs are so potent that they can |
| for a few days. Instead, some people will eat only one | | | | damage your internal organs (such as liver) when |
| meal per day and drink milk or water for the rest of | | | | consume on a regular basis. |
| the day. Some other may consume only liquid food for | | | | Finally, you can consider weight loss surgery such as |
| all their meals. | | | | liposuction. While surgery can indeed help you lose |
| The weight loss effect from starving is usually very | | | | weight rapidly, it is also the most risky. The chances of |
| short. No one can go on starving forever. Once a | | | | getting serious side effects or life threatening |
| normal diet is resumed, the weight seems to pile up | | | | complications are much higher. Surgery should not be a |
| faster than before. In addition, starving deprived the | | | | consideration unless your life is at risk because of your |
| body of the essential vitamins and minerals it need to | | | | weight. |
| function properly, which can have a deadly side effect | | | | Exercise is still one of the best way to lose weight. It |
| if it is done on a long term basis. | | | | may not be as fast as those methods discussed |
| Another way to lose weight fast is to induce vomiting | | | | earlier but it is the safest. Couple with the a diet |
| after a meal. Again, this method can produce | | | | consisting of more fruits and vegetables, you can |
| short-term weight loss but it is actually very bad for | | | | achieve your the weight loss goal in a reasonable |
| health. In the long run, this method can lead to anorexia | | | | short period of time. And the effect is usually long |
| nervosa, which can be very deadly if not treated early. | | | | lasting. |
| Taking weight loss medication is another popular | | | | |