The Effects of Crash Dieting

Many people have tried everything when it comes to losing weight. We always want to lose the weight fast, so many people turn to crash dieting to lose the pounds quickly. At the moment, crash dieting may seem wonderful, but the longterm effects can be extremely dangerous. Here are the effects that crash dieting can have on your body and on your health.

-Crash dieting has been linked to the development of gallstones. With the change involved with the lack of nutrients to your body, your bile slats and cholesterol get out of whack and you end up with the potential to develop gallstones.

-Longterm crash dieting can result in hair loss. Due to the lack of vitamins and minerals that your body receives through a healthy diet, your hair can become terribly brittle and fall out. Food is rich in vitamins and minerals, and when you keep them from your body, it effects your hair, nails, and even the color of your skin!

-When you crash diet, your body goes into starvation mode and it stores your fat and burns your muscle. Your muscle burns calories, so when your fat is stored up, it makes it harder to lose weight when the muscle is lacking. Muscle also gives you lean long lines and fat gives you that dimpled effect.

-Along with loss of muscle, the lack of calories in your diet results in a lowered metabolism. It is vital to eat five to six small meals per day so that your metabolism is kept fed. The starvation mode makes your metabolism go into an almost sleep-like state.

-Calories are essential energy for your body, so when your body lacks calories, you then lack energy. Nothing is worse than trying to exercise when you have no energy. It also stems from the lack of muscle in your body as well.

-Everyone knows that your body requires lots of water, so when you deprive your body of food, you end up depriving your body of much needed water. Many foods are rich in water content, like fruits, and when they are lacking from your diet, dehydration can set in.

There are many more dangers involved with crash dieting, including death. Crash dieting is how many people with eating disorders start out, so it is important to just eat a health diet that is low in calories and exercise regularly. Make sure you're eating at least 1200 calories a day and make sure your exercise is approximately 30 minutes a day. It is vital to figure out the psychological effects behind your weight problems and address them as well. It's so important to have a healthy physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As always, please consult your doctor for the appropriate diet and exercise routine for you! Good luck in your endeavors!