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Do those diets to lose a pound a day work?

Be suspicious of diet gimmicks and fad diets that promise wonders. They don't work in the long run and can be dangerous. Some are appealing because they promise quick and easy weight loss. But researchers are finding that quick weight loss is often followed by weight gain and may lead to eating disorders. Unless a diet is balanced nutritionally and many fad diets are not it could be harmful if followed over a long period of time. Diets that encourage little or no eating, diets that limit eating to one kind of food, diets that are very low calorie, and liquid diets can all cause health problems. Remember, you didn't gain weight overnight so don't expect to lose it overnight.