If you are looking to lose weight fast in preparation for a special event, you may be tempted to try one of the popular fast weight loss plans that are out there. In this article we will talk about several popular fast weight loss diets and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using one of these fad diets to get skinny in a hurry.

Fast weight loss plans typically provide only temporary weight loss benefits. As soon as you discontinue the strict requirements of these diets, the weight inevitably comes right back and quickly too. Whit that in mind, there are still plenty of times when losing a quick 5 or 10 pounds would make a special event all the more special.

Some popular fast weight loss diets include...

5 day Miracle Diet

This diet originated as a book by Adele Puhn and claims that by following it, the pounds will fall off by themselves. the focus of this diet is on controlling your appetite, cravings, and blood sugar levels. This diet has recieved mixed reviews and is only intended for short term results, not long term weight loss.

Apple Cider Vinegar Diet

Another fast weight loss plan, the Apple Cider Vinegar diet claims to be a good transition to a low calorie diet. It features a strict meal plan supplimentd with, you guessd it - apple cider vinegar. The drawbacks to this diet include an upset tummy, and hunger. The effectiveness of apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been widely debated and never proven.

Fasting

There are a number of diets floating around the internet with different names and a similar premise. These diets recommend a short fast to lose weight in a hurry. There are a few variations, but fasting for 2 days is one of the more popular recommendations. It is important that you know that following these types of diets can be downright dangerous and result in serious complications. with little to no intake of food or calories, fasting diets are a recipe for blood sugar problems and come with side effects such as fainting, dizziness and blurred vision. These diets are not recommended for anyone. Worse still, fasting triggers a famine reaction in your body leading to greater weight gain as soon as you start eating again.

What About Long Term Weight Loss?

There is a diet, known as "The Secret 2 Fat Loss" diet that combines the speed of a fast weight loss diet with the benefits of long term weight loss. This diet focuses on changing your eating habits to actually condition your body to be more efficient at burning fat and calories. Unlike other fast weight loss plans, this one is not designed to fail after the first few days. This diet is intended for those looking for short term and long term weight loss and focuses also on eliminating inches not just pounds.

Rumored to be a diet choice of some popular celebrities, The Secret 2 Fat Loss is actually quite easy to follow. It is designed to train your body to use foods to burn fat rather than add that extra fat to your waist and hips. There are documented success stories of people losing 45 pounds in 30 days with this weight loss plan. That said, the Secret 2 Fat Loss diet is not appropriate for those looking to loose just a few pounds or those who are not interested in a long term weight loss solution.

As you can see, there are many options to lose weight fast. Before trying any diet, it's a good idea to talk with your doctor to make sure that the plan you intend to follow will not have any adverse effects.