Quick Weight Loss Diets

fast-weight-loss-dietThere are many diet plans that promise quick or rapid results if dieters use their methods.

Many of these fast weight loss plans have  some type of hook such as a special ingredient, supplement, or eating routine.

These diets are popular because instant gratification is engrained in our fast paced modern culture.

Is Rapid Weight Loss Possible?



Most of the time, if you cut through all the fluff, these diets are usually just low calorie diets with some being very low in calories.

VCLD’s often result in a good deal of water weight loss at the beginning, which can cause the illusion of fat loss. While this can be good motivation, many people on rapid weight loss diets get frustrated when that trend doesn’t continue.

Popular Quick Weight Loss Diets

3 Day DietPromises rapid weight loss by following a “special” diet for 3 days.
Cabbage Soup DietPromises fast results using a special cabbage soup recipe.
The Overnight DietUp to 2 Pounds the first night and 9 pounds the first week.
17 Day Diet10 -12 pounds in 17 days using a low carb method.
Weight loss Grail28 pounds in 28 days by eating 6 small meals/day.
MedifastUp to 5 pounds a week the 1st two weeks using meal replacement products.
Dukan Diet7-10 pounds in 5 days using a low carb diet.
10 Pounds in 10 DaysPromises rapid weight loss by following a low calorie diet and intense exercise.
HCG Diet26 Pounds in 26 days using HCG hormone injections.
Special K DietPromotes a weight loss of 6 pounds in 2 weeks using the cereal.
400 Calorie FixUp to 11 pounds in 2 weeks using a low calorie meal plan.
The Sacred Heart Diet10 to 17 pounds in the first week using a special soup recipe.
Hollywood Diet10 pounds in 48 hours using a “miracle” juice.
18 Pounds in 4 daysUp to 18 Pounds in 4 days using a very low calorie diet.
The Supermodel DietLose 3-5 pounds in just 3 days.

Beware of Diets that Promise Fast Weight loss

With the exception of a few of the above diets such as 17 Day, Medifast, Dukan, and Weight Loss Grail – many rapid weight loss diets promote dangerously low calorie amounts or “special” ingredients that will likely just take your money.

All of the research supports slow and steady weight loss, not only as a way to lose fat in a healthy way, but also as a way to keep the weight off for good.

People who lose weight via quick weight loss diets usually gain the weight back soon after and add even more pounds, which eventually leads to yoyo dieting.

Other Diets to Consider

Low Carb DietsRaw Food DietsOnline Based Diets
Low Fat DietsVegetarian/ VeganDiet Meal Delivery
Low Glycemic IndexHigh Protein DietsMeal Replacement

22 Comments

  • EatWeighLove Apr 24th 2013

    I am busy doing the scarsdale diet, and am on day 10 and have already lost 4kg, its amazing!! I have documented the whole process in my blog: eat-weigh-love.blogspot.com :) It has been much easier than expected as I love cooking and have made the food you have to eat taste really good :D

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  • priyanka Apr 11th 2013

    is thy any proven way to loose weight as i need to loose15 kg in20 days

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    • ted Apr 12th 2013

      Eat healthier food and less of it and move more. Almost losing 1kg per day is unrealistic. Why the rush?

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  • Gordo Negron Mar 21st 2013

    Im 64 year old and i need to lose 9 lbs before my wife birthday at the end of the month and im trying the 3 days diet.wish me luck.

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  • after glow Mar 19th 2013

    my weight 76 and length 165 m i want to know whats a good way to loss weight fast… plz help.age 24 years

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  • smartha Mar 2nd 2013

    m 19 yrs old and I weigh 58 kgs height is 4 11 …. pllllssss help me n if anybody want to join me in the weight loss period poses do lemme knww …. that wud b fun.

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  • Hnin Pwint Phyu Feb 23rd 2013

    I am 22 years old. My weight is 130lb. pls give me recommend the best method to lose weight fast. Thz….

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  • Siso Feb 7th 2013

    For me drinking hot water and doing away with starch is a big YES

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  • angie Jan 8th 2013

    Most Diets are short term and they don’t deal with the reason you are putting weight on in the first place. There is an old saying “diets don’t work” . This is because you come off the diet and the weight creeps back on. If you change your Life style and mindset then you can look how you want to look. this may include some soul searching and change of habits you may need to change eating pattens and exercise a little more. I also think if exercise is made fun to do, you are more likely to keep it up and it’s most important to have someone to support you if you can, or be around positive like-minded people. The guy who is helps me, went from 59” waist to 34” waist in 9 months. His take on losing weight was unconventional, He explained to me that losing weight or fat starts from the inside first. I applied his techniques and boy, they worked! I got slimmer fitter stronger, but what I like most is that he had actually done it himself. He said what the mind believes the body achieves, then weight loss can be enjoyable. He lost a lot of weight, and it completely changed his life he now helps people lose weight for a living.

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  • ROMAISA BHATTI Jan 6th 2013

    hi my weight is about 80 kg i m 23 yrs old want to lose my weight please help me i m worried about it thank you so much….

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  • steven yu Dec 25th 2012

    You need to eat healthy food. Remember not to eat after 7 p.m.. You can do exercises, such as dancing, swimming, do sit-ups every day, you can try to climb the stairs 10 times, jogging 30 minutes a day.

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  • vinita Dec 15th 2012

    my weight is 70kg plz tell me how i can reduce my weight up to 60 kg
    plz tell as soon as possible

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  • Oday Rawashdeh Dec 15th 2012

    is there any proven way to loss 10 kg in 20-30 day

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  • ann nderi Oct 23rd 2012

    am thirty two years old and my weight is 89 kg .please advice on the correct diets and i will appreciate.

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    • ted Oct 23rd 2012

      Why do people ask for “diets here? There is a whole list above and this site has over 500 to choose from. Read some reviews and pick a plan that fits with your unique needs and lifestyle.

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  • Mariya Quadri Oct 18th 2012

    I’m A 19 year old College Going Girl .. My Weight Is now 85 .. Plz help me out wid a good Diet plan to loose Some weight :) I’m just dissapointed wid this weight gain .. Plzz help me out

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    • Terra Runyan Nov 29th 2012

      You don’t need to lose weight if you weigh 85 lbs. You need to gain weight!

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  • sanchita Sep 23rd 2012

    my weight is 60 kg .i want to loss plz recommend me a diet plan

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  • nageen Sep 19th 2012

    my weight is 109 kg .i want to loss plz recommend me a diet plan

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  • francisco Sep 9th 2012

    whats a diet plan? like im bearly 21 yr.old and im strting to get chubby and i want to know whats a good way to loss weight fast… plz help.

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  • Kishore Kowshik Jul 30th 2012

    Your comments are harshly true. Very few so-called diets or supplements live up their reputation. Yes, and they do promote dangerously low calories.

    I have come across 3 weight loss products that have a completely different approach to the whole idea of weight loss.

    The main issue they address is that you become what you eat. If only, the food that you eat could restrict the fat and flab, wouldn’t it be just great?

    Well, the three top weight loss products do just that., naturally. Using natural products and a totally different way to tackle the flab, they ensure that you become slim and remain that way!!

    I recommend you give them a fair try

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  • Flevi Mar 17th 2012

    want to know more about weight loss

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