If you've been trying to lose weight for a while, you've likely seen - and maybe even tried - one or more of the "fad" crash diets out there. Perhaps you haven't even bothered, having heard from friends and family that crash diets never bring permanent weight loss.
Some of the crash diets make some pretty tempting promises though. If you have a big event coming up - a reunion, a wedding, bikini season - you may be seriously wondering how to lose weight quickly, and trying the Cabbage Soup Diet might seem like the solution.
So what's the deal?
Is quick weight loss possible? More importantly, is it safe?
The simple answer is: yes. Dramatic weight loss is not only possible, but Michael Dansinger, MD of NBC's The Biggest Loser notes that, "One could drop as much as 20 pounds in a week following a very ambitious eating and exercise plan, devoting more than seven hours per week to vigorous exercise, and under a physician's care."
Now, medical care and an extreme weight loss plan may be out of the question. After all, you have a life to live; you probably can't drop everything just to shed a few pounds.
